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I said I'm not a collector - didn't mean I was without some knowledge of gun safety, having hunted with gun and bow for over 55 years and worked as a freelance outdoor writer. Anyways, I don't mean to be unappreciative of your concerns, so thanks.
Rest assured, I do not intend to fire the gun under any circumstances even if it were deemed safe to do so. The 3 inch shell was just used as a reference.
There are two small proof marks (not sure this is correct term) on the side of each barrel toward the rear. Also, the number 106 or 108 is stamped just below the barrels when the gun is broken down.
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So I'd guess it is not ole Bernard. Maybe British proof? Either post an image or forward one to me & I'll gladly post it.
Kind Regards,
Raimey
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Rocketman, the gun appears shootable , given the only descriptions we have. I'm not sure on your CC5 and CC6 what those really mean. Minor Repairs needed ? for what purpose ? Is it minor repairs to be able to shoot it, or just for looks ? Same with Shootable, but needs some repairs. I'm not sure what function repairs are needed in CC6 if the gun is shootable, or why a shootable gun "needs" minor repairs of some sort. From what I see in the above posts, the gun is tight, good bores, etc. We do not know the real barrel condition such as wall thickness, etc. If the gun were functionally sound with screws fixed, wood hiccups taken care etc. I think the gun would be worth a grand or so.
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I think the gun would be worth a grand or so. It would be worth more as wall art at a Cracker Barrel than as a shooter. I'd say three to four hundred tops. It would be beautiful once restored. It would never be worth the cost. I'd rate it JACBG...(Just another Cracker Barrel Gun).
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Nice example of European horn work for sure....it would make a nice table lamp.
Affix the but to a base standing vertical...chop the barrels to about ten inches figure out how to mount the shade base/light socket to the top of the barrels...get the electrical wiring up the back or better yet up through the gun. Rub on some linseed oil and enjoy.
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Meh,
It's a little too nice for a "Lamp Gun". But, due to it's current condition, it's not the hoped for "Gold Mine". The market for these poor condition German underlever back-action guns is fairly low, but not low enough to destroy them. Belgian JABC's are more suitable for "lamp art"...
It's really the perfect "Project Gun", it would be a really nice "Vintage Shooter". Unfortunately the cost of having someone else restore it would be fairly extensive..
Ken
Last edited by Ken61; 01/14/15 10:17 AM.
I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.
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The gun could be made to look very nice with a simple and inexpensive freshening up. If it were mine I'd take it all apart, soak the finish off the wood with acetone, clean the checkering with an old toothbrush and refinish the wood with Tru-oil. As for the metal parts, they could be cleaned up with 0000 steel wool. I'd have to give some thought to refinishing the barrels, probably I'd just clean them up with steel wool and leave them as is. After it was cleaned, lubricated and assuming that it locked up tight and the barrel wall thickness was adequate I'd shoot it for sure using the proper low-pressure loads.
Steve
Approach life like you do a yellow light - RUN IT! (Gail T.)
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If it does turn into a project gun, please, NO POWER BUFFING.......
Last edited by Ken61; 01/14/15 10:45 AM.
I prefer wood to plastic, leather to nylon, waxed cotton to Gore-Tex, and split bamboo to graphite.
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I agree with Rocdoc, this old gun has "fought the wars" and has given someone good service. It should be treated with the respect it deserves.
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enough with the bloatfarting, best you just be done with it...I will give you the estimated $150 for it, plus 50 for top notch shipping and will take on the burden of cleaning and shooting this antiquated monstrosity.....
you are welcome, Dave
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