Feltwad Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 37 minutes ago, matone said: As an aside,there`s a Manton double 20b flint/percussion gun in Ryedale Auctioneers sporting sale next week! I believe this gun has been in the last two sales . Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Lets not forget the early type of breech loader the Pinfire Shotgun Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I find it hard to believe that these are still in use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, Sako7mm said: I find it hard to believe that these are still in use... Strictly, my old Manton is in (temporary I hope) retirement. I have never shot it (as far as I know - I did shoot a couple of my godfather's muzzle loaders years ago, but not I think this one), but my godfather (who gave it to me) used to shoot walked up grouse over a pointer with it, and I have had it fully checked and it is in good usable condition. As mentioned earlier in the thread, to use them, the MUST be on your certificate, and this is on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 8 hours ago, Sako7mm said: I find it hard to believe that these are still in use... If the gun is good condition be it flintlock , percussion, or breech loader there are still used by groups of muzzle loaders for both clays and game shooting ,which must be entered on a S. G. Certificate it is living the past. Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 31 minutes ago, Feltwad said: If the gun is good condition be it flintlock , percussion, or breech loader there are still used by groups of muzzle loaders for both clays and game shooting ,which must be entered on a S. G. Certificate it is living the past. Feltwad And the pinfires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 still use my 1891 William powell hammer improved and half with impax 6's in the hide every now and again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Sako7mm said: And the pinfires? Yes some still use pinfires for the odd day out providing that they can find a few pinfire cases .You will find that a lot of pinfire shotguns were converted to centre fire Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sako7mm Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I am well aware that lots of pinfire shotguns were converted to centrefire, thanks. I think you have missed the point of the thread somewhat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feltwad Posted February 10, 2019 Report Share Posted February 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Sako7mm said: I am well aware that lots of pinfire shotguns were converted to centrefire, thanks. I think you have missed the point of the thread somewhat! Explain how it was not my intention. Feltwad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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