Boneheaded Move

WyoDutch · January 6, 2009, 02:50 PM

I own a fair number of High Standard "Riot 12" shotguns.

I recently bought a "20-6" model for $50.

It's in absolutely pristine (possibly unfired) shape... save for the hack-job someone did on the top 3 inches of the barrel.

I ordered a K120 barrel from Numrich.. will have to see if it works to restore this fine shotgun.

rantingredneck · January 6, 2009, 02:55 PM

Holy crap!

What were they attempting to do to it? It looks like they took a grinder to it at 3 points and ground holes into the bottom of the barrel.

Some kind of bassackward muzzle brake?

BigJimP · January 6, 2009, 03:03 PM

Holy Crap 2nd....

that must be what they used to burn the hair off their knuckles ....

Brian Pfleuger · January 6, 2009, 03:10 PM

What the heck? Reverse ported barrel?
Maybe they were holding the gun really light and trying to make it do back-flips.

:barf:

WyoDutch · January 6, 2009, 03:10 PM

I have no idea what they were doing. They "machined" three grooves as you can see... completely through the barrel. They also ground the front sight off, although it doesn't show in the pics.

There's no serial number on it, so it has to be pre-1968 manufacture. I wonder where it's been sitting all those years. There's a thin coating of thick grease on the bolt and other parts, so it's totally rust free.

Save for the barrel, all it needs is a hang tag to pass for brand new.

Quite a mystery.

rantingredneck · January 6, 2009, 03:13 PM

I suppose for a 200.00 tax stamp you could have cut it off at around 14" or so and been done with the monstrosity on the end. But wait, no serial number, could you even do that with a pre 1968 gun? I'm so out of the whole NFA thing I have no idea.

Slopemeno · January 6, 2009, 03:23 PM

My guess is they were putting the handguard/bayonette lug from a Model 12, 97, 502 or 37 on it.

Lee Lapin · January 7, 2009, 10:50 PM

Man, that really hurts to see. I'd agree with Slopemeno- some gunbutcher was trying to put a trench gun heat shield and bayonet mount on it, I'd bet.

Glad you were able to find another barrel for it, those are some fine shotguns. Please let me know where you're finding them- even termite infested- for $50 8^). I only have one, but would like to get it some company! 8^)

lpl

Slopemeno · January 8, 2009, 07:27 AM

You might be "money-ahead' to part that one out and buy a complete gun.

zippy13 · January 8, 2009, 08:57 PM

It just goes to show: Stupidity, alcohol and/or drugs and home gunsmithing are a poor combination.

strat81 · January 9, 2009, 01:38 PM

Did Dremels exist back then?

onthejon55 · January 9, 2009, 02:06 PM

Hahahaha! WOW thats horrible!
I hope he busted his nuckles in the process!

Smallgame2100 · January 9, 2009, 02:09 PM

Perfectly good shotgun was punished.

rantingredneck · January 9, 2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Did Dremels exist back then?

Idiots pre-date Dremels.

Files and hacksaws did their share of damage before it became motorized......

WyoDutch · January 17, 2009, 06:36 PM

I ordered a NOS barrel from Numrich Arms. It arrived yesterday.

I'd guess it's been sitting on a shelf somewhere for 30 plus years. When I got the grease and grime off, I found a pretty decent barrel. No factory markings at all... which sorta bothers me, but on the other hand, it is nicely fit and finished. My existing barrel is a front bead only, while the replacement is drilled, tapped and cut for rifled sights.

Anyway.. it will be an improvement... cost of barrel - $77.10

Lee Lapin · January 19, 2009, 03:48 PM

Once you get it installed, I hope you'll post a picture of the gun in its new trim. That'll help make up for the first pic a little...

lpl

USA123456789 · January 19, 2009, 04:38 PM

Homemade barrel porting I guess. What a guy to do that to a beautiful gun like that. But on the other hand 50 bucks for a nice looking gun great deal and steal. Thats just funny to look at to.

540mope · January 21, 2009, 07:48 AM

someone is inbred

Hawg · January 21, 2009, 12:21 PM

So, you wound up with a really nice gun for 127.10 + shipping and a few bucks for a rear sight. Not bad at all.

January 6, 2009, 02:50 PM	#1
WyoDutch Junior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: NW Wyoming Posts: 7	Boneheaded Move I own a fair number of High Standard "Riot 12" shotguns. I recently bought a "20-6" model for $50. It's in absolutely pristine (possibly unfired) shape... save for the hack-job someone did on the top 3 inches of the barrel. I ordered a K120 barrel from Numrich.. will have to see if it works to restore this fine shotgun.

January 6, 2009, 02:55 PM	#2
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	Holy crap! What were they attempting to do to it? It looks like they took a grinder to it at 3 points and ground holes into the bottom of the barrel. Some kind of bassackward muzzle brake? __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

January 6, 2009, 03:10 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	What the heck? Reverse ported barrel? Maybe they were holding the gun really light and trying to make it do back-flips.:barf: __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

January 6, 2009, 03:10 PM	#5
WyoDutch Junior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: NW Wyoming Posts: 7	No idea I have no idea what they were doing. They "machined" three grooves as you can see... completely through the barrel. They also ground the front sight off, although it doesn't show in the pics. There's no serial number on it, so it has to be pre-1968 manufacture. I wonder where it's been sitting all those years. There's a thin coating of thick grease on the bolt and other parts, so it's totally rust free. Save for the barrel, all it needs is a hang tag to pass for brand new. Quite a mystery.

January 6, 2009, 03:13 PM	#6
rantingredneck Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,728	I suppose for a 200.00 tax stamp you could have cut it off at around 14" or so and been done with the monstrosity on the end. But wait, no serial number, could you even do that with a pre 1968 gun? I'm so out of the whole NFA thing I have no idea. __________________ NRA Member NC Hunter's Education Instructor PCCA Member (What's PCCA you ask? <- Check the link)

January 6, 2009, 03:03 PM	#3
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Holy Crap 2nd.... that must be what they used to burn the hair off their knuckles ....

January 6, 2009, 03:23 PM	#7
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	My guess is they were putting the handguard/bayonette lug from a Model 12, 97, 502 or 37 on it.

January 7, 2009, 10:50 PM	#8
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Man, that really hurts to see. I'd agree with Slopemeno- some gunbutcher was trying to put a trench gun heat shield and bayonet mount on it, I'd bet. Glad you were able to find another barrel for it, those are some fine shotguns. Please let me know where you're finding them- even termite infested- for $50 8^). I only have one, but would like to get it some company! 8^) lpl

January 8, 2009, 07:27 AM	#9
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	You might be "money-ahead' to part that one out and buy a complete gun.

January 8, 2009, 08:57 PM	#10
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	It just goes to show: Stupidity, alcohol and/or drugs and home gunsmithing are a poor combination.

January 9, 2009, 01:38 PM	#11
strat81 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Posts: 138	Did Dremels exist back then?

January 9, 2009, 02:06 PM	#12
onthejon55 Junior member Join Date: October 23, 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 411	Hahahaha! WOW thats horrible! I hope he busted his nuckles in the process!

January 9, 2009, 02:09 PM	#13
Smallgame2100 Junior member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Location: New York Posts: 164	Perfectly good shotgun was punished.

January 17, 2009, 06:36 PM	#15
WyoDutch Junior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: NW Wyoming Posts: 7	Replacement Barrel Arrived I ordered a NOS barrel from Numrich Arms. It arrived yesterday. I'd guess it's been sitting on a shelf somewhere for 30 plus years. When I got the grease and grime off, I found a pretty decent barrel. No factory markings at all... which sorta bothers me, but on the other hand, it is nicely fit and finished. My existing barrel is a front bead only, while the replacement is drilled, tapped and cut for rifled sights. Anyway.. it will be an improvement... cost of barrel - $77.10

January 19, 2009, 03:48 PM	#16
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Once you get it installed, I hope you'll post a picture of the gun in its new trim. That'll help make up for the first pic a little... lpl

January 19, 2009, 04:38 PM	#17
USA123456789 Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 123	Homemade barrel porting I guess. What a guy to do that to a beautiful gun like that. But on the other hand 50 bucks for a nice looking gun great deal and steal. Thats just funny to look at to. __________________ You can never have to many hulls but, the man that dies with the most hulls wins USA USA USA USA

January 21, 2009, 07:48 AM	#18
540mope Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Location: yonder Posts: 359	someone is inbred

January 21, 2009, 12:21 PM	#19
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	So, you wound up with a really nice gun for 127.10 + shipping and a few bucks for a rear sight. Not bad at all.