I recently acquired a mod 11 16ga that belonged to wife's grandfather, father, and brother before being passed down to me. It's a typical old gray gun showing lots of use and care. Based on what I see about serial number ranges, it's in the area of the first 9,500 or so 16s.
I assume it's chambered for 2 9/16 shells. I recall from an old gunsmithing book the fairly common need to open lengthen the ejection port on the old 16s to accomodate the longer 2 3/4 shells. Is that necessary for proper function? Is the chamber length itself of concern?
I can't imagine that it would ever be shot much but my son does have an interest in the family heritage aspect. Rather than alter the gun, I would prefer to use RST 2 1/2" shells if todays 2 3/4" are not workable.
I assume it's chambered for 2 9/16 shells. I recall from an old gunsmithing book the fairly common need to open lengthen the ejection port on the old 16s to accomodate the longer 2 3/4 shells. Is that necessary for proper function? Is the chamber length itself of concern?
I can't imagine that it would ever be shot much but my son does have an interest in the family heritage aspect. Rather than alter the gun, I would prefer to use RST 2 1/2" shells if todays 2 3/4" are not workable.