Originally Posted By: lagopus
The chambers were lengthened to 2 3/4" as the proof load is now the same as for the 2 1/2" chamber. The gun passed and I had it back. I shot maybe 50 rounds through it; nothing heavy, then a friend I knew wanted to buy a hammer gun. I thought this ideal as it had a top lever, recent proof and long chambers. Barrel wall thickness at the site of the split was avout 22 thou... Lagopus.....


Lagopus:

Barrel walls look very thin to me, in your photo.........?.............Probably honed a few times......?......

Cheers,

Doug