LeFever Nitro Special Chamber length
During the era these were mfg, 1921 to 1948, should I look for short chambers, or were they standardized by then on 2 3/4?
I'm primarilly looking at 16 ga.,but sooner or later, I'll run into a 12
I know, have a gunsmith check, but the closest one is an hour away.
Thanks.
I'm primarilly looking at 16 ga.,but sooner or later, I'll run into a 12
I know, have a gunsmith check, but the closest one is an hour away.
Thanks.
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During that time frame paper shells with over shot wads and roll crimps were in use. I would get a modern FIRED plastic shotgun shell that was made with a folded crimp. See if it chambers, if it doesn't you got a short/obstructed chamber. Anytime you have any kind of obstruction in the chamber preventing a shotgun shell from opening unobstructed the pressure will raise significantly. Not likely it will cause a well made quality shotgun to self destruct, but you never can tell. 0 -
My Lefever 16 ga Nitro Special is 2 3/4", I haven't seen any issue with this gun with modern shells. However, you should check other guns to be sure for yourself. Try what R-S said and see if they fit as described. 0 -
Heat the chamber area with a blow dryer and insert a candle let it cool in place remove and measure cheap fast and easy. A lot of old 16ga had a 2 9/16 chamber. Remember the length is the length of the fired shell not the crimped length. Hope this helps 0
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