In 2012 I bough a well used BPS 10 from an friend who didn't want to carry the 10# field piece. At the time he was flirting with 70 and I was still in my 20s. When I got it I scoured local hardware stores an bought up 11 boxes of old Federal 2 1/4oz #4 shot. With a Kicks 690 this thing patters awesome.
So far I have 5 toms on this thing. The last time I carried it was in 2014. The worn bluing and black stock just didn't do it for me.
Which brings me to yesterday... Being stuck inside with the family during a snow storm I was looking for a project. Yesterday's work included:
-Fitting a recoil pad
-Filling in the holes in the rib where rifle sights had been tapped.
-Disassembly and painting
-Clear Coat
- Reblued the Mag tube/Action bars
-Reassembly
I'm happy with how it turned out!
(http://i.imgur.com/eMKuqWx.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gda5tsm.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y7tCf2Z.jpg)
Before picture
Nice! I wish I could find a steal on a used black synthetic BPS 10 ga.