GiveItAPunt

Thank you for that bit of history and knowledge! I don't have any plans whatsoever to fire it. I don't tend to have a massive interest in operational guns, only older antiques.

I assumed the bore size greater than 10 meant that a 1 bore would be allowed without a license due to it being the greater bore size. However my dyslexia proper tripped me up as I wasn't sure if they were talking about the actual bore size being greater which would mean 9 bore, 8 bore, 7 bore, and so on or greater in terms of literal numbers like 11, 12, 13 and so on . I've asked the actual auctioneer to confirm whether a license is required also, as they should have firearm experts to consult but from the replies I've received it sounds like no license is required as I have no intentions to fire or keep ammunition. Thank you for the reply

I'm wondering whether a license is required for a 1.65 inch Punt gun manufactured circa 1850s for the purpose of an ornament. Literally just display because these things are incredible. I've read the legal definition: "pre 1939) rifles, shotguns and punt guns chambered for the following cartridges expressed in imperial measurements: 32 bore 24 bore, 14 bore, 10 bore (5/8″ and 2 7/8″ only), 8 bore, 4 bore, 3 bore, 2 bore, 1 1/8 bore, 1 1/4 bore and 1 1/2 bore, and vintage punt guns and shotguns with bores of 10 or greater." 1.65" converts to 1 bore. Now where in tripping up is; "bores of 10 and greater". Does this mean greater than 10 i.e not bore size greater but number greater - e.g, 12-14 or does it mean actual bore size greater, I e 8, 6, and therefore 1.