matone Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Took the gun out this afternoon, missed one easy pigeon and nothing else came into range sadly... will need to take it to the clay ground to get a proper idea of how it fits me based on how many I hit! Try 24gram shells at clays,usually much more pleasant in s/sides ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 23 minutes ago, matone said: Try 24gram shells at clays,usually much more pleasant in s/sides ! 28g 7 1/2 and 30g 6's I tried this afternoon were absolutely fine, even put a couple 34g 5's through it without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Lloyd90 said: 28g 7 1/2 and 30g 6's I tried this afternoon were absolutely fine, even put a couple 34g 5's through it without issue. That`s good then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 minute ago, matone said: That`s good then.... Just wish I could hit something ... but I don't think that's the gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Lloyd90 said: Just wish I could hit something ... but I don't think that's the gun Quite possibly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Theyre different to o/u`s, being more instinctive is usually the best way ,concentrate on the bird etc. More satisfying when you get the hang of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 1 minute ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Quite possibly! Although there’s possibly a reason for a old gun being mint 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just now, Old farrier said: Although there’s possibly a reason for a old gun being mint 😂😂😂 An interesting point, I wonder if we can get hold of it to see if it is the gun or NOT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: An interesting point, I wonder if we can get hold of it to see if it is the gun or NOT? I think we should it’s obviously going to need some training and then we could ask ditchman and team tractor to fettle it a bit unless no it couldn’t be........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted May 25, 2020 Report Share Posted May 25, 2020 Probably not......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 25/05/2020 at 21:26, matone said: Theyre different to o/u`s, being more instinctive is usually the best way ,concentrate on the bird etc. More satisfying when you get the hang of it! I just needed the opportunity to get my eye in. The clay ground opened yesterday by appointment only, I couldn't get anyone to go with me (it's open until 9pm tonight) but I went on my own. They have a delay setting on the control box. Starting with skeet, I managed 20/25, shooting several crossing birds that I usually miss with my OU, I think the slightly tighter 3/8 helps and might make my OU chokes a bit tighter on the second barrel based off today. This was shooting 28g 9's. I then headed down to English sporting, I didn't really count, just shot, reloaded, and then moved onto the next stand after each round. I think I managed about 80% ish (40/50 or so) but might be + or - a couple... I certainly didn't miss very many. This time shooting 28g 7 1/2's. Looks like the gun is a shooter. Didn't concentrate on the bead, just focused on the clay/bird and enjoyed the success. They have even changed the traps around so I didn't know where half of them were coming from until they were in the air, made it a bit interesting, especially as they were on a delayed pair, so if I shot the more open choke first and it turned out of went far away I then had to use the tighter choke on the closer one ... good bit of fun on my own and as there was hardly anyone there I was round both course within an hour and on my way back home Just cleaned the gun, polished off a large rum and coke, think'll I'll have a glass of port now and go watch telly My mate has been telling me how to steam out the minimal dinks in the stock, might give it a go, and re-oil a couple of little patches that are looking a little bit worn. The metal work on the action and barrels however isn't showing any marks it looks great. I do think those that there is perhaps a piece missing? that little swiveling piece on one side... it's only on one side... isn't there supposed to be one on each side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Steaming dinks is best done with a broad (think 1/8") tipped electric soldering iron. Soak a piece of 4x2 or cotton t-shirt in water until it is sopping wet. Place this still wet over the dink and put the tip of the soldering iron onto the spot where the dink is. Keep until the steam stops. Leave the swivelling piece alone! There's only the one. If I ruled the World there'd be none! In fact get a gunsmith to make and engrave a normal pin and throw the swivelling piece in the back of your gun cabinet. It is a unscrewable pin to enable foolish gun owners to remove the locks. Unscrew it angle it slightly use it to push the right had lock off. Thus risking damage to the surrounding woodwork. Holland's were responsible for that affectation and each to their own but I don't like them. They are there to remove your locks if the gun gets a real soaking to be able to dry and oil the lockwork. My advice is leave the locks where they are. Lastly use vaseline to lubricate the knuckle. Edited May 29, 2020 by enfieldspares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Lloyd90 said: I just needed the opportunity to get my eye in. The clay ground opened yesterday by appointment only, I couldn't get anyone to go with me (it's open until 9pm tonight) but I went on my own. They have a delay setting on the control box. Starting with skeet, I managed 20/25, shooting several crossing birds that I usually miss with my OU, I think the slightly tighter 3/8 helps and might make my OU chokes a bit tighter on the second barrel based off today. This was shooting 28g 9's. I then headed down to English sporting, I didn't really count, just shot, reloaded, and then moved onto the next stand after each round. I think I managed about 80% ish (40/50 or so) but might be + or - a couple... I certainly didn't miss very many. This time shooting 28g 7 1/2's. Looks like the gun is a shooter. Didn't concentrate on the bead, just focused on the clay/bird and enjoyed the success. They have even changed the traps around so I didn't know where half of them were coming from until they were in the air, made it a bit interesting, especially as they were on a delayed pair, so if I shot the more open choke first and it turned out of went far away I then had to use the tighter choke on the closer one ... good bit of fun on my own and as there was hardly anyone there I was round both course within an hour and on my way back home Just cleaned the gun, polished off a large rum and coke, think'll I'll have a glass of port now and go watch telly My mate has been telling me how to steam out the minimal dinks in the stock, might give it a go, and re-oil a couple of little patches that are looking a little bit worn. The metal work on the action and barrels however isn't showing any marks it looks great. I do think those that there is perhaps a piece missing? that little swiveling piece on one side... it's only on one side... isn't there supposed to be one on each side? All in all,a bit of a result then !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 29, 2020 Report Share Posted May 29, 2020 Well done, Lloyd, glad you are settled with it. Just a couple of points from your post and replies. 1. What Enfieldspares says! 2. You mention the bead..... never, that’s never, look at the bead, ever. 3. Forget about the chokes, they didn’t make any difference. 4. Forget about the shot size, that didn’t make any difference either. Enjoy your new gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Just seen this on guntrader, nothing to do with me but looks a beaut for the money https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/unknown/hammer/12-gauge/limmex-swindon-200610184440230 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 The top lever looks quite far over. Which usually isn't a good sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, enfieldspares said: The top lever looks quite far over. Which usually isn't a good sign. Yeah but for the money still not bad for a bit of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 8 hours ago, button said: Yeah but for the money still not bad for a bit of fun Exactly ! Not the normal fencework that you see . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Looks to be the basic "trade gun" . Nothing to look at but it worked , Nothing more can be said . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Joined the side by side club. I bought this 1867 ish Linington Damascus hammer gun as a project from bosher. Redone the wood and rebrowned the barrels and gave it a good old clean and polish. Took it clay shooting today for the first time. So light and graceful to use. I am a convert. Used some nice light 65mm Hull Comp X 21g 7.5. Amazed at the lack of recoil and how well it shot. I hope you all like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matone Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 15 minutes ago, paulinlincs said: Joined the side by side club. I bought this 1867 ish Linington Damascus hammer gun as a project from bosher. Redone the wood and rebrowned the barrels and gave it a good old clean and polish. Took it clay shooting today for the first time. So light and graceful to use. I am a convert. Used some nice light 65mm Hull Comp X 21g 7.5. Amazed at the lack of recoil and how well it shot. I hope you all like it. Pleased you got it eventually! Looks like you`ve been busy to get that done and a good result.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulinlincs Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, matone said: Pleased you got it eventually! Looks like you`ve been busy to get that done and a good result.. Why thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 3 hours ago, paulinlincs said: Joined the side by side club. I bought this 1867 ish Linington Damascus hammer gun as a project from bosher. Redone the wood and rebrowned the barrels and gave it a good old clean and polish. Took it clay shooting today for the first time. So light and graceful to use. I am a convert. Used some nice light 65mm Hull Comp X 21g 7.5. Amazed at the lack of recoil and how well it shot. I hope you all like it. Very nice, I use comp x 21gm in my English guns, 28gm for game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunman Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I question the date you have mentioned. Top lever guns did not appear until the mid 1870's .What are the proof marks ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, Gunman said: I question the date you have mentioned. Top lever guns did not appear until the mid 1870's .What are the proof marks ? Also, if I am seeing the pictures correctly, the gun appears to have rebounding locks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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