If the barrels are solid it will be hunted. Dove for certain. Pen raised pheasant as well. Might even load a round ball and take a white tail. They are everywhere around here. Under 50 yards should be reasonable, with good shot placement. I bought it with the hopes of shooting it, but being fond of my fingers and out of respect to the barrels being 150-180 plus years old I want to go slowly. No need to ruin it just because I want to shoot it. If it can be shot safely it should be a hoot.