ORIGINAL: salukipv1
So for some reason, I've always wanted a 16gauge, as a boy all I heard was that it was going extinct, and nowadays from what I gather is that it's hear to stay and maybe even making a comeback, but certainly has a small/loyal following. Anyone out there own/love their 16ga? If so why?
I always wanted one too... so I bought one! I got a Browning A5 Standard 16 a couple of years ago. Made in 1953... looks like it was made in 2003. Gorgeous all original gun. Not terribly expensive either.
Also I've never heard of a 24 or 32 gauge? Do these exist?
Of course they do! You read about them on some of the threads you put up on the guns forum... because I'd love to own one!
i heard about them from some older friends of mine who go to "Vintagers" shoots, where 24s and 32s still abound, along with a few 4s and 8s. Even have had a couple of off shoot punt gun shoots. Mostly throwbacks to English hunting. Cape guns and drillings. Very very neat stuff, but Big Big money.
Kona shells are still available.... you can buy anything on the internet... just might not want to pay to have the brought over from Europe. They are probably in the range of $120 US a flat.