Good evening Forum members. I finally took the plunge and I just acquired the following combination gun at an auction. I do not have the gun in my hands yet, however, I was hopping if you can help me identify it and the caliber in question. Based on a reading I did in other threads here, it appears the caliber is 8x57JR. I presume the 16 gauge has 65mm chambers due to its age. Am I correct in my assumptions? This is the first gun of such type that I have purchased and I have zero experience in such matter. However, the gun style and its quality appealed to me and I would like to learn to shoot it. The pics below are from the auction website. What can you tell me about its maker and its origins, based on the style and proof marks? If it in fact turns out to be 8x57JR, is that a good hunting caliber for North American game? What kind of modern caliber does it compare to? What should be my first steps once I have it in my possession, other than have a well qualified gunsmith evaluate it?
Thank you in advance for all your help. BillK





















Last edited by BillK; 05/09/16 09:50 PM.