I think that would be kinda cool, but at present I am all set up to load contemporary shells.

They are generally very good plinkers for sure. The price is not that bad overall, but be sure to check the bore.

I really enjoy doing these videos more than I know how to say. Thank you for your kind thoughts.

I have more like it to come.

Thanks for the information.

Thanks for the good imput.

I have been thinking about the same thing.

A family heirloom is always the best for sure. I wish I was able to have some of my dad's from his collection from the 1950's.

Thanks for the visit. I have been on the road so my reply was late.

Are you talking about chamber size?

Always a good idea in old guns.

You bet!

Ithaca made a lot of cool guns for sure.

I have been told that once you go to black powder it's not as big a concern for the amount of powder as long as you stay within reason.

You will like what I have in the works.

Glad you like them!

I never found any deals that could compete with that!

I just found a non take down 1897, but it's a bit rough. I have heard of them, but never seen one.

You might want to check the chamber size as Winchester was known to short chamber the 16 Ga.

Thank you.

Wow, that is so cool!

I purchased this from a ffl that are friends of mine and the price was very fair.

I will look into that.

Have you ever seen the Youth model 37?

External hammers and black powder.

The RIGHT to bear arms.

Super little target gun for sure.

I love the model 12 and have more of them than I have of anything else. I just purchased another unfired one today that was so unusual that I didn't even know what it was until I came home and spent several hours doing my research. Up coming review for sure.

I am always amazed by how much they changed over the years.

You remind me a lot of hickhock. You should definitely try making a playlist of certain firearms things such as shotguns, your personal favorites, bolt actions and certain things built for the guns i really want to see you shoot a revolver single and double action revolvers are really cool especially as they get older

@@dementia_gaming14 There will only be one hickok, he is one of a kind and like everyone else I do follow and respect him greatly. I have plans for doing all that you have suggested, but need to wait until I have a better library uploaded.

@@Vintagefirearmseries sounds great

My pleasure!

Thanks for the information. I was aware that Ithaca bought Lefever back in about 1915. I own Lefever shotguns dating back to the 1880's ( side by side ) and single barrel trap from the early 20's.

Got it. It was a mistake in the upload. Having a bit of a problem with my software right now, but hope to have things worked out soon.

I fixed.

I do not believe that there are any parts that are not available, but more importantly I have yet to find one that didn't work as intended.

I shoot bird shot in all older shotguns ( 7 - 9 shot ).

Lead only, no steel.

@@Vintagefirearmseries Are they standard pressure factory loads or did you make low pressure hand loads specific for antique shotguns? I have one of these fluid steel 1889s.

@@RanOutOnARail It's a decision that you will need to make on your own, but I personally have no problem shooting low brass through these barrels. I have even shot low brass through Damascus barrels, but that is more controversial and prefer to shoot black powder when using a gun with Damascus barrels.

@@RanOutOnARail It is also a great idea to check the year your gun was made and the later it was made the more I would feel comfortable in shooting low brass. My shotgun was made in 1903 long after Nitro was being used and although Nitro was not as powerful as what we have today many use it as a guide.

Yes, I am old, but having the time of my life.

I love the model 12 for sure, but John Browning made and influenced many more shotguns after the 97 that the 12 was modeled after. I have already started episodes of these and one will be on episode number 58 already uploaded on Rumble.

You are correct and it will be a future episode for sure.

Glad you like them!

A slow walk in the woods with a side by side is pure heaven.

They are a respected 22 from a modern time, but I really think some high end models in the past could comfortably out perform them. I once considered buying one of their models geared toward target shooting, but that model was discontinued. I would consider buying a Winchester 75 for less money or a model Winchester 52 for a bit more before buying a CZ. Once we get settled in here I plan on tuning up a lot of vintage 22's and seeing just what they can do. Thank you for your feedback.

Thank you very much!

It is not a heavy duck. I believe that this shotgun was an unbelievable survivor that has been enhanced. I think it might have been wonderful to see it in it's original form unrestored.

That is so very cool! I would give anything to have on of my dad's.

Marlins went through a lot of changes over the years and honestly became many different companies using the same name. The original Marlin company from the late 1800's was tough competition even to Winchester when Winchester was in their prime.

@@Vintagefirearmseries marlin opened in 1870 and 135 years later had still not changed hands. In 2007 Remington bought them but couldn’t find a way to keep enough of the old staff which is why remlin lever guns are looked down upon. In 2020 ruger bought them from Remington and got some gunsmiths to do a better job and now make a decent product again. Personally I’ll never own anything but a JM

I think you will like a episode I have coming up about a near mint 1953 model 336. A lot of changes at Marlin for sure and the ones I love the most would be the ones made in the late 1890's. I collect them from that era and they were the company that first started calling 30 WCF 30-30 until the late 1940's when even Winchester had to do the same. I have a Marlin Safety model 1893 from 1901 in 30-30 in wonderful condition. I have a Marlin lever action 22 in near mint from the late 40's or early 50's and all it likes to do is jam and so it stays in the vault. I have had it at the my gunsmith about three times, but it just acts up all the time. I have yet to fire the 336, but look forward to it as I don't think it will give me any problems.

I love them all!

I wish it was original, but still very nice. I have a 1946 Heavy duck model 12 that is for sure unfired and perfect.

Yes, you are correct.

I get what your saying, but there are things that I think to be said about the background of these guns. I understand that many people might know a lot of what I am saying, but others might not. Feel free to jump ahead in the video while others might want to watch more.

Thank you very much! We are only six weeks old as a channel, but some really cool people are coming by.