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DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Bill Murphy on April 6, 2020, 9:26 am

Just received my Spring 2002 DGJ and read Tom Breeden's great article on Eagle Grade Traps, single and double. I knew my friend Tom had another article in his hopper.

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Mills Morrison on April 7, 2020, 9:48 am, in reply to "DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Just received mine yesterday and have not had a chance to read it, but am looking forward to that article in particular

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by craig larter on April 7, 2020, 4:08 pm, in reply to "DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Tom I enjoyed your article very much, I am the proud owner of a Eagle Long Range with straight grip, 32" bbls, double triggers and extractors.

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Breeden on April 8, 2020, 8:08 am, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Craig: I recall from your articles in the DGJ that you are a 'waterfowler' so it doesn't surprise me that you have a Smith Long Range to down those ducks in upper northwest New York. You are fortunate to have one of 29 Eagles so marked. Your post got me thinking that I don't remember ever seeing a Long Range in any grade with all options, vent rib, single trigger, ejectors, beavertail. I am sure they are out there; perhaps someone reading this will post an example.

Mills: I hope you have had a chance to read and enjoy the article; if you learned anything then 'mission accomplished'

Bill: Thanks for starting this thread

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Breeden on April 11, 2020, 8:43 am, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Now I know why no one responded to my invitation to post examples of Long Range fully optioned guns. A recent record check by Jim Stubbendieck indicates only eight guns so configured:
SN 84067 Crown 32 inches
109326 Crown 32 inches
112897 Crown 32 inches
104052 Specialty 32 inches
119839 Specialty 32 inches
100409 Trap 30 inches
105552 Trap 32 inches
111708 Trap 32 inches

Note that all with the exception of one have long 32 inch barrels and all were made between the years of 1925 and 1929, inclusive

No fully optioned guns were found marked Wild Fowl

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Vance Henretty on April 12, 2020, 10:59 am, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

I have Crown # 112897. Beautiful gun

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Breeden on April 12, 2020, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Rolf
I guess I don't have to tell you, 'you have a great gun" but I'll say it anyway.

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Breeden on April 19, 2020, 10:51 am, in reply to "DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

A member informs me he has serial number 89697M that is a fully optioned Long Range Monogram with extra barrels. The records do not show the LR designation but that is not unusual as sometimes these extra markings, as well as others, are not recorded.

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Archer on April 20, 2020, 1:08 pm, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Tom, Great information and a very informative article; super job and thanks for your efforts on these rare Eagles!

Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden

Posted by Tom Breeden on April 21, 2020, 12:18 pm, in reply to "Re: DGJ Article on Eagle Grades, Tom Breeden"

Thanks Tom. I neglected to report that the Monogram barrels are 32 inches and 28 inches choked F & F with reinforcing splinter behind barrel loop and composed of Whitworth steel. Gun was shipped with both barrels in March 1926 so it falls right in line with the other eight listed above

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