Fuji Shooter Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 My lad has a Browning Special Skeet .410 with a high raised rib. Its currently only chambered at 2 1/2". Do you know if its possible to turn it into a 3" so you can get magnum loads through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) If it is possible re-proof would be requuired for longer shells and heavier loads. Cant see why not as I have A W.R.Pape with sleeved barrels and 2 3/4 chambers. As the gun is almost 100 years old it would have been 2 1/2 originally. Blackpowder Edited January 16, 2013 by Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 It's quite easy work for a good smith but it will depend on the barrels is they enough metal for the higher proof etc. Ive seen it done on a few octagonal barreled poachers 410s when they go from black powder proof to nitro, but they have loads of metal. My 410 patterns better with 2 1/2 cartridges than 3 inch long shot column and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 It is possible, though it is probably not worth the bother and expense for the extra few grams of shot available in a 3" cart. It will need to be reproofed, and before you make any decisions you need to speak to/show it to the gunsmith (who'll be doing the work) who can tell you if it is strong enough - it would be a shame to pay for the work and the proof and get a load of shrapnel back in a little bag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 (edited) Thanks guys. I guess it would be easier to leave it as it is and if he wants to shoot a 3" buy him a new Silver Pigeon or similar. Its a stunning old girl to be messed about with. I'll ask the question when the gunsmith next calls around looking for Gold plated parts. Edited January 16, 2013 by Freakmode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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