Another questions about early frames

[antlery]

I have an early (probably 70's) Topper 158 20 gauge. Will Topper 30-30 barrels actually fit this frame and more importantlt be safe to shoot with factory ammo? I saw one on the classifieds and thought about buying it, but thought I had better ask first. Thanks for any info you can provide. This was my fathers gun and I inherited it when he passed away. Thanks. 

[gendoc]

to determine tha strength, you must look to tha FAQ's  and see if yurs matches tha pitchers that are
posted.
 i have many 058's, 158's and 258's...... and there isa difference, yes !!!
tha 258's were offered as combo shooters, and i thank i gotta few 158 combo's too..
but i ain't at home ta look for ya. but i know fora fact, there isa 30/30 topper cuz i got one hind
tha seat rite now .................   but that doan mean yur receiver will support one no !!!

no guarantee any handi barrel will lock to any receiver that it was not previous fitted to !!!!
please be careful

[cjrjck]

I have an 058 that came with a 20 gauge barrel and a 30-30 barrel. I have moved the 30-30 to a stainless sb2 frame since it fit like a glove and I had a spare. Like Doc said, you need to make sure the barrel is properly fitted.