range_rider13
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Gentlemen:
I inherited an old Wards Hercules Model 50 in 20 gauge back in 1973. I started shooting it in the mid 1960's and it was well used then. I am told it is a Stevens 311/5100 made for Wards. Serial # 409XX. It is a hammer-less side by side with double triggers and approximately 27 3/4" barrels (so I guess they would be considered 28"). It has a wooden stock and forearm which I assume are walnut.
My question is, where do I locate the choke markings for each barrel? If there are no markings, what would have been the normal/most popular chokes for this side by side? The front trigger fires the right barrel and the back trigger the left.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.
I inherited an old Wards Hercules Model 50 in 20 gauge back in 1973. I started shooting it in the mid 1960's and it was well used then. I am told it is a Stevens 311/5100 made for Wards. Serial # 409XX. It is a hammer-less side by side with double triggers and approximately 27 3/4" barrels (so I guess they would be considered 28"). It has a wooden stock and forearm which I assume are walnut.
My question is, where do I locate the choke markings for each barrel? If there are no markings, what would have been the normal/most popular chokes for this side by side? The front trigger fires the right barrel and the back trigger the left.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.