Previously,about a year ago,I posted for information on Scottish gunmaker; Alexander Thomson (Gunmaker to King George the IV). I just acquired said gun in question and now want to know what to do with it. This is an absolutely beautiful Damascus barreled muzzle loader, appx. 14 ga, higly engraved with a lovely figured stock. It is light (6-1/2#), well balanced, lively and fits me perfectly and would like to hunt Grouse with it. The gun has been carried, Damascus pattern has some wear at the carry point, and appears to have had minimal firing. My main concern is the barrel thickness, both the same, about .033" thick at the muzzles. They appear to be thinner than today's steel barrels. Bores measure 0.688", a little less than standard 14ga, would 14 ga wads work? Do I hunt it or hang it?
