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I would say the proof status of this particular firearm is highly questionable.
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If that's the only problem this might be a good candidate for either sleeving or sub gauge inserts. You always have to wonder how a gun like this one ended up behind a wall?
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A gun over one hundred years old needs to be re-proofed by Brit law?
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Bit of a shame. From what the pictures show, it was walled up in pretty new condition. Look at the screw heads and the checkering. Shame that left barrel seems to have served as a gutter run off.
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Maybe he should send it to Sherman Bell for a test with Proof loads. As we all know from reading his articles in DGJ it will probably surprise us.
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I would be very worried about those barrels
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What does "proof" actually specify? If it has not been honed out, if it has not been otherwise altered, if it remains tight, it could theoretically be still in proof; pits may be enough to render it out.
That may clean up quite well.
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those are DEEP pits.....I like my fingers and eyes too much to shoot that one.
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