I have a Meriden hammerless 12 gauge that is circa 1910 as best I can figure. Twist barrels that look like yours. Bores are mirror. I've shot it about 400 rounds with black powder and low pressure smokeless without a hitch. I was never a shotshell reloader and always had a helpful friend who did low pressure loading for me; however I just recently bought a MEC and am setting it up. Currently I have the twist Meriden and two Syracuse Lefevers with damascus barrels. All of them get out on the courses and in the field. It's a real blast to use a ~100 year old gun, low pressure loads, and see it strut it's stuff. Those old timers can still make eyebrows raise! Silvers
