Quote Originally Posted by Ruger View Post
What gauge is the 48? Did you look up the manufacture date?


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It is a 12 gauge. Seeing as there is a "pZZ" on the barrel, I believe it was made in June of 1953, or at least according to the following website.


https://oldguns.net/sn_php/remdates.htm