aussiebob Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Hi all, I just picked this one up sunday. Will get to shoot on wednesday. Will give range report afterwards. W. C. Scott Hammer 12ga # Cal./Gauge: 12ga Hammer # Chamber(s): 2.5" # Barrel(s): 30" # Choke(s): .018" & .028" # Weight: 8lbs 13oz # Sights/Scope: Front Bead # Trigger(s): Double Triggers # Stock: Checkered Prince Of Wales # Stock Dimensions: 14 1/4" LOP 2 1/16" DAC 3 1/16" DAH # Fore End: Checkered Splinter # Metal Condition: Very Good # Wood Condition: Good # Bore Condition: Very Good # Manufacture Date: Circa 1878 # Extras: Black Powder Proof Some photos of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon_snIPer Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Beautiful. i just love em hammers :-) /s/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Looks like a real work of art very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 very very nice indeed Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBL Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Smashing gun - use an 1870 Reilly hammergun for all of my shooting and really enjoy the experience. If you want to check out more re your Damascus, try the US Double Gun forum which has plenty of Damascus experts who can identify the specific type. Lovely hammers on the gun by the way. Where did you purchase from if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebob Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 CBL I found it at the Glendale Az Cabellas in their Gun Room It was US$2000 I got to shot it wednesday on the trap range at 16yds. Once I got used to where it was pointing, start to smoke them clays. Using Federal Paper Hulls trimmed to 2 - 1/2" 2 - 1/2 drams 2F Black Powder 2 1/8" nitro wads on top of powder then a 1 1/2" lubed fiber wad then 1oz #8 shot. This fills the shell perfectly for the roll crimp Love the feel of this gun, it balances well, and swings easy. Will probably just use it for dove on opening day, and the occasional classic double shoot at the range. I was worried about the condition of the barrels, but had it checked out by a gunsmith that has experience in damascus barrels. With the being a 132 years young, I will not be shooting it a lot, but I am glad it is a shooter and not a wall hanger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 A stunning looking shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon_snIPer Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Can it be reproofed for Nitro or will it be used only with Black Powder. /s/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 What a stunner! ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebob Posted March 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 I only plan to shoot Black Powder Shells in this gun. I am saving money to get a nitro proofed double later this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 Now thats what I call a GUN, still going strong over a century on from manufacture. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 That is a beautiful bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo2005 Posted March 5, 2010 Report Share Posted March 5, 2010 thats looks as new as the day it was made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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