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gonzo1510
I have just got a bolt action rifle. It is marked as follows: U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1899. So it is not an 03 and not a 98. Just what the heck have I got here?

If your gonna be stupid you better be tough !!
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  • gonzo1510
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  • nick357
    It be a high standard model 10a or b.
    4 rd semi auto shotgun.
    P.s i think it was made in 1958 or 57 to replace the pump action.
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  • rufe-snow
    It's the 10-A Model as it has the integral flashlight on top. They were made by High Standard, between 1967 & 1969.

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  • ballardpacific
    quote:Originally posted by gonzo1510
    I saw this at work and wanted to know if anyone here knew the history of this weapon. The markings said "Mark II" and I think it's a 12 gauge. I know that this weapon and the others were used by the founder of our company, but no one knows anything about it.
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    Corinthian-turret.gif"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
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  • ballardpacific
    This looks like quite a gun! Are they available? How much they cost, ballpark? Do they function okay? Do you pull back the grip to cycle it? I assume the 18" rule is evited by the bullpup design, but it doesn't look to be 26" over all. Is it legal?
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by ballardpacific
    This looks like quite a gun! Are they available? How much they cost, ballpark? Do they function okay? Do you pull back the grip to cycle it? I assume the 18" rule is evited by the bullpup design, but it doesn't look to be 26" over all. Is it legal?


    They were designed by a police officer from Santa Monica CA, circa mid 1960's. It mechanism is based on the High Standard Supermatic gas operated shotgun. The bolt operating handle is on the left side, about 10" forward of the butt. They been off the market for probably 30 years. As a collectors item they would probably be worth between $400 & $800, depending on model, condition, accessories etc.

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  • gonzo1510
    How reliable were they? I don't think they were too reliable since I haven't seen them in service

    Corinthian-turret.gif"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." Edmund Burke
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  • koz5614
    The gun had an overall length of 27". It was designed for 2 3/4 high brass loads. It is reliable with buckshot and slugs. Personally, I liked the 10B better because of the detachable flashlight. Many times, people left the batteries in the 10A and corroded the inside of the light. It had a rubber padded yoke that could be swiveled 360 degrees so you could shoot the gun one-handed. It beats your bicep up pretty good. I know, I was dumb enough to shoot 15 rounds of 00 that way!
    My father was a K-9 officer and carried one for years. He liked the gun when he was tracking because he could have the dog lead in his left hand, and a 12ga. with a flashlight in the right.
    I sold my 10B sans flashlight for $650. Hope this info is helpful.
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