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Don't worry too much about the pics Ky wanted. He's been promising us pics of his prOjects for years. I hear ya there jOe! Theres several on here that like to talk/brag/boast about what they have, but we seem to never see any of them. I guess thats fine, let'm be closet queens!
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can i shoot modern ammo out of a laminated steel barrel then?
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can i shoot modern ammo out of a laminated steel barrel then? Short answer - NO. You can shoot ammunition appropriate to the original design and age of the gun, IF the gun is in good shape and has been inspected by a competent gunsmith. RST carries such ammunition. Pete
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can i shoot modern ammo out of a laminated steel barrel then? Short answer - NO. You can shoot ammunition appropriate to the original design and age of the gun, IF the gun is in good shape and has been inspected by a competent gunsmith. RST carries such ammunition. Pete Pete gave a very good answer - read and heed. I would add, that 2 3/4" chambers and modern proof DO NOT change the original design and materials. Keep pressure low for the good of the metal parts and recoil low for the good of the wood and shooter. Modern proof is for CIP standardized loads, not SAAMI; there is no proof system for SAAMI.
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ok thanks, i know i said i would post pictures but things have been crazy. i will try this week to get some up
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Looking forwards to them gmtech. A gun of that vitage will only have been proofed for black powder, so, unless later tests were done and nitro marks added then consider it unsafe for modern ammunition. Have it appraised by someone who understande old English guns and go by their advice. I have submitted many guns of this sort of age for nitro proof and they have passed but I have always known what to look for and how to measure bore diameter an wall thickness so have an idea if they are worth the risk or not. Condition is vital. Lagopus.....
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added pictures to first post
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I bought a gun matching your general description four years ago for $300.00 from a well known dealer. After seeing the pics $300.00 might be too much for this one.
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anyone else have any input on this thing after seeing the pictures.
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You could get a Cracker Barrel appraisal....
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