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Offline Old Fart

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H & R GREENWING SPECIAL
« on: September 10, 2010, 05:12:40 AM »
H & R GREENWING SPECIAL – 20ga. 3” Mod., 26 in. barrel, high polished blue frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, gold trigger, gold markings, short 13”LOP, 5 lbs.

Do any of you guys know anything about this variety?
I have a chance to pick it up.
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Re: H & R GREENWING SPECIAL
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2010, 06:58:54 AM »
Here's a little more info.

Tim

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/everygun/GunMfgCategoryDetail.aspx?id=2101


MODEL 490 GREENWING   
- 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, based on the Model 158, transfer bar ignition system, 26 in. barrel, high polished blue frame, walnut stained pistol grip hardwood stock, semi-beavertail forearm, hard rubber buttplate, gold trigger, gold markings, short LOP, 5 lbs. Mfg. 1978-1983.
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Re: H & R GREENWING SPECIAL
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2010, 07:19:36 AM »
I have one in 20 ga., it is as you described. The stock is more like a semi-monte carlo style, possibly for the smaller frame person it was intended for. I put a standard shotgun stock on it just this year, it is nice and light. I think I payed $50 bucks for it 10 years ago or so. It has taught 3 kids how to handle a shotgun properly. JamesIII