rb5037 Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Not too sure what it is, it was one of my dads the he had for many years. Never shot it and don't know where it comes from. Not that your probably know coz the pictures aren't that great. Just keeping it in the gun cabinet collecting dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 As Ernyha has asked, here's a few things about this one. The gun is interesting in that it appears to be an early side-action with vertical underlever action. It would have been one of the higher end guns in its day. A rough guess would put it at 1870s, but without more info I can only guess. Is it half cocking or rebounding hammers? Is there a maker's or finisher's name? Is the lever sprung or not? What proof marks are stamped on the barrel? Is it still in proof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb5037 Posted March 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Thank you Hammergun for your reply. I'll try and give you the answers to your questions, i'll get it out later in the week Is it half cocking or rebounding hammers? Could you explain the differance please Is there a maker's or finisher's name? I'll have a look Is the lever sprung or not? Guess you mean the cocking lever, if so, yes it's sprung What proof marks are stamped on the barrel? I'll take a look Is it still in proof? Still in proof? Thanks again Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammergun Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Is it half cocking or rebounding hammers? Could you explain the differance please Half cocking hammers are cocked in two stages. When fired, the hammers rest on the firing pins and have to be half cocked to alow the gun to be opened. Rebounding hammers are cocked once, and when the gun is fired, they rebound from the firing pins to return to their natural position. Is there a maker's or finisher's name? I'll have a look Is the lever sprung or not? Guess you mean the cocking lever, if so, yes it's sprung The lever is the lever in front of the trigger guard used tor opening the gun. Does the lever spring shut automatically when you close the gun? What proof marks are stamped on the barrel? I'll take a look Is it still in proof? Still in proof? Proof is an indication of the condition of the gun. See notes on this link: http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...&st=0#entry6180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Get some carts for it take it out load, clamp it , tie string to the triggers retire to a safe distance and pull the triggers. baisicly thats all the proof hose will do with a 1.2 % max load. If it stays in one piece take it out for a whirl alternatively if you are still not happy send it for proofing. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.