H&R Hammerless 20GA

[kohannahfound1]

Just wanted to know if anyone has any info on this Shotgun.It has a 28" BBL and is marked 20GA choke.Can I shoot a foster type slug shell out of it? Any info about age and if safe too shoot slugs out of is appreciated.

[PHATINJUN]

You can age it from the ser # that's listed in the faq's the choke bore means it's full choke you should be just fine with any of the foster slugs should do well inside 60yrs and maybe out to 75 if ya find the right slug it likes.This gun would be a very good canidate to post a picture of WE LIKE PICTURES!!!!!! Kurt
 
PS more than likely it is 2 3/4"... 3" may fit but the end may open up in the forcing cone. Not a good deal .Kurt

[32 Magnum]

The H&R HAMMERLESS shot gun was offered from 1925 to 1941, in two variation series.  The "conventional" letter code dating system will only work for the last two years of production - earlier pieces can have year of manufacture estimated by serial number.  (i.e. need s/n posted)
This model was unique in the H&R line-up.  It featured a "military type" spring mounted striker with very short lock time and was advertised a being useful for Trap shooting as well as hunting.  It was at the top of their price chart and furnished with a "better" grade of wood.

[Old Fart]

That does have some pretty wood on the stock Jim. 
Thanks for posting the picture.

[PHATINJUN]

Very nice example Jim Thank you ! Kurt
 
 
If I was to find a 16 like that the Monkey Wards dbl 16 would probly end up in the back of the safe.

[32 Magnum]

Thanks gents.  I've been tempted to shoot this one on several occasions - but as yet haven't done so.  Still got the itch, though.