Country_est Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) Hi, Whilst on hols in the borders (scotland) I bought myself this hammer gun. It is an Armatrong of Newcastle 12g Hammer gun. I beleive it is a 1905 era make but rebarelled in the early 50's But can anybody total decipher the proof marks, and tell me what size carts will fit. I think a 65mm 28g should be Ok, but was wondering if a 32g Eley hgih bird would work as well cos that the load I use thru my other sbs. Edited September 4, 2008 by Country_est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) 2 1/2" carts only or 65mm in new money! Nice gun though! Any idea on chokes or barrel length? Edited September 4, 2008 by beatingisbest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted September 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) Barell length is 30" and a quick measure with my choke gaues is showing 1/4 & 3/4, but as these are choke ratings from a standard .729" barrel and these ones are slightly tighter than that at the measuring point, & the true choking should be done in relation to the barell size, there fore Iam not totally sure on the exact choking. Trev Edited September 5, 2008 by Country_est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McArthur Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Just the one (Side by side) 12 bore these days, although i've had all sorts in the past. Just no need for loads. I think in the early stages of SGC ownership, we like to explore new toys, but then settle on something practical and useable. Beware of the man who only has one gun , hes proberbly a good shot . Harnser . All great ideas! Thw more you own, the harder it is to become familiar with all of them. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Ooooohhhh, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckytrigger Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 That is a lovely looking hammer gun! Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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