24 gauge - flea market find - The Firearms Forum

schutzen-jager · 10-15-2010, 09:57 AM

found at flea market - sold as 28 gauge but i soon learned that it is a 24 gauge - has no makers markings at all - has many pre 1939 german proof marks - crown over N , crown over B , + crown over U - also has # 24 in a circle + a proof date atamp of oct. 1932 - semm to be much better quality than average cheap single barrel - no clue as to maker , use , or value - found three different suppliers of 24 guage brass but all are back ordered for 2-3 months - also could use some loading data - any info would be appreciated - embarassed to say how little i paid for it - thanks in advance -

3/2 STA SS · 10-15-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by schutzen-jager

found at flea market - sold as 28 gauge but i soon learned that it is a 24 gauge - has no makers markings at all - has many pre 1939 german proof marks - crown over N , crown over B , + crown over U - also has # 24 in a circle + a proof date atamp of oct. 1932 - semm to be much better quality than average cheap single barrel - no clue as to maker , use , or value - found three different suppliers of 24 guage brass but all are back ordered for 2-3 months - also could use some loading data - any info would be appreciated - embarassed to say how little i paid for it - thanks in advance -

Never be embarassed to say you got a deal. My first pistol was a flea market deal and I loved it.

Jim Hauff · 10-15-2010, 10:13 AM

Looks to be an EXTRAORDINARY piece. Nice find...! I just love those old single barrel SGs.

schutzen-jager · 10-15-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Hauff

Looks to be an EXTRAORDINARY piece. Nice find...! I just love those old single barrel SGs.

thanks - found near you in the valley off rte # 33 -

Jim Hauff · 10-15-2010, 11:16 AM

Nice to meet you neighbor! Still living in the People's Republic?

schutzen-jager · 10-15-2010, 01:35 PM

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Nice to meet you neighbor! Still living in the People's Republic?

yes , but i try to visit the free world a few times a month -

Jim Hauff · 10-15-2010, 02:58 PM

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yes , but i try to visit the free world a few times a month -

ROFLMAO!!!!! Forks of the Delaware Hysterical Arms Collectors' Ass. is this weekend at AgHall in Allentown Fairgrounds. If I can get my leg movin' properly, I'll either be cruising or at the Hellertown/LV Teaparty table at the public entrance.

schutzen-jager · 10-15-2010, 04:31 PM

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ROFLMAO!!!!! Forks of the Delaware Hysterical Arms Collectors' Ass. is this weekend at AgHall in Allentown Fairgrounds. If I can get my leg movin' properly, I'll either be cruising or at the Hellertown/LV Teaparty table at the public entrance.

been a member for 30+ years - i'll be there on sunday - did not want to miss free breakfast tomorrow but my 9 year old grandson is coming down from boston -

Jim Hauff · 10-16-2010, 09:34 AM

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been a member for 30+ years - i'll be there on sunday - did not want to miss free breakfast tomorrow but my 9 year old grandson is coming down from boston -

I've been a member only about 11 years. I'm gonna try to make it Sunday - today the titanium in my leg isn't accomodating...must be the weather.

armedandsafe · 10-16-2010, 05:41 PM

This is a very good source I use for my odd-ball needs.

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/

http://www.ballisticproducts.com/searchprods.asp
(Enter "24ga" enjoy.)

Pops

10-15-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
schutzen-jager Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: peoples republic of n.j. Posts: 15	24 gauge - flea market find found at flea market - sold as 28 gauge but i soon learned that it is a 24 gauge - has no makers markings at all - has many pre 1939 german proof marks - crown over N , crown over B , + crown over U - also has # 24 in a circle + a proof date atamp of oct. 1932 - semm to be much better quality than average cheap single barrel - no clue as to maker , use , or value - found three different suppliers of 24 guage brass but all are back ordered for 2-3 months - also could use some loading data - any info would be appreciated - embarassed to say how little i paid for it - thanks in advance - -->

10-15-2010, 10:13 AM	#3
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: 24 gauge - flea market find Looks to be an EXTRAORDINARY piece. Nice find...! I just love those old single barrel SGs.

10-15-2010, 11:16 AM	#5
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: 24 gauge - flea market find Nice to meet you neighbor! Still living in the People's Republic?

10-16-2010, 05:41 PM	#10
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: 24 gauge - flea market find This is a very good source I use for my odd-ball needs. http://www.ballisticproducts.com/ http://www.ballisticproducts.com/searchprods.asp (Enter "24ga" enjoy.) Pops Last edited by armedandsafe; 10-16-2010 at 05:45 PM..