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Hello again & again,
Would someone (Jim/Peter) give me an answer about the RFI 410?
I've looked through some old threads about the RFI .410 but here is my question...
I have said rifle and it will chamber a 2 1/2 " .410 shell but not a 3"..Converted?
Is it the diameter or length or both that make a "conversion"?
Thanks for your time
Gil
It was converted from being a .303 Brit rifle to being a .410 bore shotgun.
Indian police, game wardens and prison guards got 'em. So did native troopies in Africa in the 50's.
Sunray, I want to know in the conversion if a modern 2 1/2 " 410 shell will chamber, but a 3" won't.
The original chamber was based on a blown open .303 cartridge and had little to do with an actual .410 shotshell. Then many were re-done with a .410 chamber ream to the shorter. The 3" mag would be one more step I think. You'll be able to slip it in to a point...Quote:
Originally Posted by aspen80
Does that help?
I got it Jim. Mine has been reamed out to accommodate a 3" shell.
So, the hunt is on again. This gun is immaculate and has cartouches and all, just been modified.
Thanks for the info.
Gil
The original was for a specific brass cased solid lead ball cartridge loosely resembling a 410. Ammo not readily available in the US so many importers altered them a second time to the 410 shot shell. And now suddenly the original ammo is all over the place and dirt cheap. Mine also has been reamed out for the shotshell. Pretty sure it also will handle the 3 inch shells.
I know they'll fit when live but will they open properly when fired? That's all I'd worry about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn243
I have a .410 that was converted in 1935 has not been changed to modern.410.
My question is, does it have more collector value as original.410?
I have a small pack of original shells but a whole sealed case is only about $75.
I should think so but more value on a little is not much. They aren't worth much to begin with...Quote:
Originally Posted by Howard
Springfield Sporters was the original importer in the 1980's and they offered them with both unaltered chambers and reamed to 3" for standard U.S. mfg. .410 shot shells.
There we have it then... It would certainly be the safe way to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian Dick
On value, depends on the buyer I guess. I don't think there is a huge difference right now. I disagree that they don't have much value. Like everything else, they were cheap when they came out but now that you can't get them anymore prices are rising fast. Someone who wants original is going to pay more for original. Someone that wants to shoot it wants the 3inch version. I'm personally mixed on the subject. I bought mine when there were no original shells available and of course a month later they are everywhere. I like the idea of going to the range and freaking people out by shooting clay birds with it but with me and my shooting habits, that's remained an idea only. I suspect that the day I find a reasonably priced original I'll buy it and I have tinkered with the idea of buying a case of ammo for that eventuality. I simply haven't seen one for sale since the day I bought mine.