1942 410

Posted by bill on July 7, 2012, 10:21 am
70.112.31.234

I have a 1942 410. Is it chambered for 2 1/2" or 3" shells?

Re: 1942 410

Posted by Tom Martin on July 7, 2012, 1:54 pm, in reply to "1942 410"
98.16.93.73

It should be marked on the bottom of the barrels, on the flat part that meets the frame. At least my 1936 .410 is so marked.

Re: 1942 410

Posted by bill on July 7, 2012, 9:17 pm, in reply to "Re: 1942 410"
70.112.31.234

Thanks Tom, I looked and it was not there. This gun is in 90 % so if it was there I think it would be obvious.

Re: 1942 410

Posted by Tom Martin on July 7, 2012, 9:49 pm, in reply to "Re: 1942 410"
98.16.93.73

It may have been ordered as a 2 1/2" chamber, or it may have just not been marked. I would check to make sure before firing a 3" shell in it. You can check it with one of the narrow pocket steel rulers. Slide the ruler along the side of the chamber wall, and you should be able to feel when it hits the forcing cone.

Re: 1942 410

Posted by JimCantwell on July 7, 2012, 9:59 pm, in reply to "1942 410"
24.34.158.115

Bill. David Williamson, a member here, sells a great chamber gauge that wil tell ou exactly what you have. Wonderful piece of equipment. I bought a 20, 16 & 12 gauge set for chamber and choke. Well worth the $$. Jim...