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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ Not a 16 but I had to share |
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Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:19 pm
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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Location: WI
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I bought something a couple of months ago that I thought I'd never buy - a gun purely for the joy of seeing it on my wall. Although it's in amazing condition inside and out, the locks are tight and bores very clean, I'm not sure I'd want to try firing it. One if these days I might...
It's a Moore of London 12 gauge SxS with dog's head hammers, made in 1850, with London Fine Chain Twist 28" barrels. The engraving is nice, the wood pretty, and from what I've been able to find the dog's head hammers are very rare.
And yes, it's not a 16 gauge but I figured you folks might appreciate it too! |
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Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:16 pm
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Joined: 17 Mar 2017
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Location: Endless Mountains of Pa
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nj gap,
Great pick up - Enjoy!
Pine Creek/Dave
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 3:55 am
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That's awesome. That's what guns are all about. Enjoyment! I hope you get around to shooting it with some light bp loads. |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 5:16 am
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Location: Glendale, AZ
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I have not seen the term "London Fine Chain Twist". Is that the mark on the rib? Old chain was reported to be a source for the steel component of early English twist barrels.
Could you please post a high resolution close up of the pattern? |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:11 am
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Joined: 09 Jan 2013
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Location: Florida
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Cool gun , please post pics of the rest of it . |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 8:19 am
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Joined: 24 Jun 2013
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Location: canandaigua - western n.y. (formerly deerhunter)
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I got a civil war era shotgun at a Florida show a while back . Not as fancy and few markings . Dealer thought it was a 20 , but when i got home , !6 !! Peculiar gun - has 33'' barrels , but only weighs 5 # . Couldn't help myself , so tried cleaning the bore , 50grns 2F and 3/4 shot . Even Jane needed to shoot it being it's age and all . Thought about taking it out west for one of the shorter hunts , but what a PITA carrying the loading stuff and actually reloading it . tempting though !! |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:38 am
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Location: Kansas High Plains
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Very cool! |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 10:33 am
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Joined: 12 Aug 2007
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Location: Northern Illinois
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You are the caretaker now, so enjoy it and keep it in nice condition.
Good Hunting (with your other guns),
Mike |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:03 pm
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Joined: 21 May 2010
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Location: Victoria BC Canada
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16gaDavis wrote: |
I got a civil war era shotgun at a Florida show a while back . Not as fancy and few markings . Dealer thought it was a 20 , but when i got home , !6 !! Peculiar gun - has 33'' barrels , but only weighs 5 # . Couldn't help myself , so tried cleaning the bore , 50grns 2F and 3/4 shot . Even Jane needed to shoot it being it's age and all . Thought about taking it out west for one of the shorter hunts , but what a PITA carrying the loading stuff and actually reloading it . tempting though !!
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You could make paper cartridges, similar too musket ammo. I do it for my repro 12 ga. I can post my procedure if you are interested. |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:34 pm
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Joined: 21 Mar 2019
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Location: Texas
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Very nice. Send it to me and I will shoot it and report back to you. Congrats. I’m looking for one also, that I will for shoot. |
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Fri Feb 07, 2020 12:43 pm
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Location: Minnesota
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I don't see an opening lever so is this a muzzleloader? |
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Sat Feb 08, 2020 7:20 am
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Joined: 24 Jun 2013
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Location: canandaigua - western n.y. (formerly deerhunter)
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that pic is a cap Lock and so is mine . Never investigated a pre loaded type shell - don't think it would survive the ram down the barrel ... My loads are anemic to say the least ! |
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Sat Feb 08, 2020 8:38 am
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Location: Central Missouri
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Love to see the whole gun , if it's sound shoot the Ole thing on a hunt .
I love the Ole guns , my favorite to hunt with for fun .
Thanks for posting , now after buying so many European SXS' I would like to find a few European single shots of old .
Regards Nick |
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Sat Feb 08, 2020 11:33 am
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Location: Victoria BC Canada
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Sat Feb 08, 2020 10:16 pm
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007
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Location: WI
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Yes it's a front-stuffer. I'll see if I can get some pictures posted tomorrow - it's been a busy week! |
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