Steel Shot In Harrington & Richardson Model 088

[H&R088]

It is one of those single shot break open guns, like NEF makes now. I'm guessing it was made in the mid-80's. It has a full choke.

I've asked this before, and searched the firing line and the internet, but can't find much information on this gun.

[Laz]

I wouldn't shoot steel shot in a full choke. Even if the barrel is steel-proofed, a full choke would at the very least destroy the pattern with steel shot. I have not read any manufacturer that recommends steel shot through a full choke. Some say no tighter than Modified, some only recommend cyl/IC. Maybe someone else can shed more light.

I hope I'm not out of line posting something I found on another forum but it provides some more information, even though second or third-hand and related to current production H&R/NEF guns:

I posed this very question to Customer service.
Here is the reply:

customer service [[email protected]]

Yes you can. Extensive use can open your choke up a little but it is not dangerous

-----Original Message-----

Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 4:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Pardner Shotgun question

I recently purchased a 12 Ga. Pardner with a 32" full choke barrel.
The S.N. starts with NM. Can I safely shoot steel shot thru this gun?

[H&R088]

Thanks for the reply. I'm guessing the current production ones are not that different. Maybe I'll try patterning it.