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Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« on: December 02, 2009, 12:16:07 PM »
I saw a 16 gauge in a local shop today for $89.95.  It has a nice looking real walnut stock and the bluing is perfect.  The case colors are a little faded.  Do you think it's worth it?  It seems just a tiny bit loose when open but not at all when closed.

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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2009, 12:18:37 PM »
You didn't buy it Swampy? I like the old Topper's, they are good lookin' guns. I'd buy it for 90 bucks.



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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2009, 01:18:09 PM »
heck, I'd buy it for $91 bucks....gotta love those 16's...especially an early light weight one. Wish I had seen it....<><....:)
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2009, 07:23:33 AM »
I put it on lay away.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2009, 02:52:57 PM »
Good for you!!!, the fine 16 gauge is the ultimate classic field gun....<><....:)
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 01:56:08 PM »
I picked it up today.  It's really nice lookin' IMO.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer)
« Reply #6 on: December 15, 2009, 12:16:00 PM »
Here's the M48 16 gauge I bought yesterday.  It looks like it was never fired.  I paid $89.95.  It has no serial number.

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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2009, 01:23:42 PM »
That is a great looking gun and what a great price. Not to mention a very fine tool in the field.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2009, 02:19:47 PM »
16 ga has to be one of the finest ga of shotgun ever invented. I have shot alot of rabbits and grouse with my 16 ga. I won't part with it for anything.....forgive me while I go rub some oil on mine.....
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2009, 04:07:02 AM »
That's a great looking gun, Swampman.  I've been on the lookout for one like it, or something like the 1908 H & R that my brother snapped up last year for a similar price.  The 16 is a great guage.  I've got a Baikal side-by-side that I take bird hunting, and have tried it on trap.  For the latter purposes it works about as good as my 12, but with less weight and recoil. If you've got a beagle or bassett hound to go with that gun, you'll have plenty of fun rabbit hunting.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2010, 03:20:51 AM »
Quote from: Swampman on December 02, 2009, 12:16:07 PM
I saw a 16 gauge in a local shop today for $89.95.  It has a nice looking real walnut stock and the bluing is perfect.  The case colors are a little faded.  Do you think it's worth it?  It seems just a tiny bit loose when open but not at all when closed.

I got one of them, exactly like yours!!  A buddie gave it to me as "payment" for helping he get going in Bullseye shooting.

Good luck wit yours!

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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2010, 04:12:45 AM »
that is a fine looking classic shotgun Swampy, congratulations....<><....:)
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2010, 01:18:03 PM »
I replaced the picture with a better one.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2010, 03:22:55 PM »
That is a great looking shotgun! And a hell of a deal to boot. Those are walnut stocks too, aren't they? Sure looks like it.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2010, 04:59:09 PM »
It is walnut.
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Re: Topper M48 16 Gauge (external hammer) pic added
« Reply #15 on: February 04, 2010, 12:55:10 AM »
Hey Swampy, if you ever think about selling that fine 16 gauge I sure would appreciate first crack at it. I do like 16's. It looks even prettier in the new picture, congratulations....<><....:)
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