Gordon R Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Just got this message from a mate. "Hi Gordon. How old do you think the stock and trigger mechanism are and if you used it as a wall hanger, would it be legal?" I have messaged him to see if there are any names / marks on the action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 As a pinfire would it not be classed as antique, obsolete calibre? If so, the locks themselves aren’t illegal to own…..unless legislation has changed in the intervening years since I was a collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 8 minutes ago, Scully said: As a pinfire would it not be classed as antique, obsolete calibre? If so, the locks themselves aren’t illegal to own…..unless legislation has changed in the intervening years since I was a collector. I don’t think the action in the picture is a pin fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 32 minutes ago, London Best said: I don’t think the action in the picture is a pin fire. Yes, you’re right. It isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Barrels need a bit of work though ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 Westley - made me laugh. I wasn't sure whether the twisted tubes were once barrels which had been rendered useless. Chris's brother acquired the tray full as a job lot with some other bits. Still awaiting details and photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Could it be the effect of steel shot ? 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 BASC will be after you, with scary talk like that. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 15 hours ago, Gordon R said: BASC will be after you, with scary talk like that. 🙂 And me a Life member too ! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 31 Author Report Share Posted January 31 (edited) The stock etc has arrived. Edited January 31 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted January 31 Report Share Posted January 31 7 minutes ago, Gordon R said: The stock etc has arrived. And I thought it was just Damascus barrels they 'Browned' ! 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 2 Author Report Share Posted February 2 Anyone any idea of age and legality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterHenry Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Off the top of my head - doesn't the law in relation to firearms center around pressure bearing parts and availability of ammunition? What I'm presuming you have there is a pressure bearing part of a 12 bore - so regardless of its age it would still require a licence to possess - even minus the barrells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsbob Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, PeterHenry said: Off the top of my head - doesn't the law in relation to firearms center around pressure bearing parts and availability of ammunition? What I'm presuming you have there is a pressure bearing part of a 12 bore - so regardless of its age it would still require a licence to possess - even minus the barrells. Correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Further to that, IF your mate was 'sold' it, the seller committed an offence as it doesn't seem likely it is currently 'in proof'. My reading is that teh barrels have undergone 'material alteration' since last proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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