[JSP88]

Gun #6 of those my wife inherited. Interesting in that it is the first of two shotguns and is a name that seems less familiar. It is a 20 gauge and seems like a no frills, basic shotgun. The receiver (?) has some pretty cool striations in the metal. Has an H&H Arms Co butt plate dampener (?)

Not sure what you'd use a 20 gauge for. I assume hunting but not sure what.

Anyway, photos below.

 

[Coalcracker]

My 1st shotgun was a 20 ga. I still use it. I shot rabbits squirrels pheasants grouse racoons doves and turkeys with it. And shot some skeet this past summer. You could even shoot deer with a 20 ga and slugs.

 

[JSP88]

Gotcha. Makes sense based on the size of what I imagine the shell to be.

 

[LRDGCO]

That H&R predates the last bankruptcy and finally sale of H&R to Marlin, whereafter it became part of Remington and was effectively shut down. I have a later version of that 20 ga.

The striations on the receiver are from a chemical case coloring application and that one has held up extremely well. I have one that has gone to a mottled straw/brassy color. If you want to protect it in its current state, apply some Case Color Lacquer, available from Brownell's and elsewhere.

In the event that you wanted to get some more versatility from it, you can have the barrel threaded for choke tubes.

That one is in excellent condition. Normally and old Topper has been around the block a few times.

 

[jrbfishn]

My first store bought gun was one of those in 20ga with modified choke. I paid the ungodly sum (back then anyway) of $19.96+tax. Shot many, many rabbits with it.

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[deputy]

no frills basic utility gun....a tool....affordable, easy to use, simple, light weight and actually graceful lines....considered obsolete by the majority......the idea of only having one shot is an appalling concept to new generations for hunting or defense....

i actually have a lot of respect and fond memories for the single shots......i own several and still use them on occasion.

just go dove hunting with one of these light weight break-overs in 12 ga for a day or two and fire a couple of boxes........you will quickly understand why the 20 ga exists and is popular in the single shot format.....the recoil is more tolerable.

 

[JSP88]

Great historical background info. Appreciate it.

Will look into the lacquer at some point as I would like to keep that coloring application in good shape. Not planning on shooting this one.

This will go in a case or, someday, a nice gun safe or vault.

 

[Stamps6]

My Dads old hunting buddy used to hunt with a 12ga one of those with slugs. He killed more deer than any of us could remember. He was quick with a follow up shot too! We couldn’t talk him into a pump or even a SXS.

 

[deputy]

my understanding is the 20 ga version has enough chamber thickness that it can be drilled and tapped for a scope base and folks put optics on the 20 ga to improve their slug hunting....the poor man's special purpose slug gun.

...i have thought about it myself......but i am not in a "slug only" hunting area.....but it would be fun to play with.

 

[Shagreobe]

I still use the one I bought when I was 18. Its light enough to carry all day, I love it. Fairly quick reloading too

 

[LRDGCO]

Here’s the more elegant of my two 20 ga

 

[deputy]

very nice.......do not run across many straight grip shotgun stocks nowadays....

 

[LRDGCO]

very nice.......do not run across many straight grip shotgun stocks nowadays....

Those stocks came off a Classic Carbine, H&R Handi Rifle in 45LC.