Yard Sale Shotgun - What have I got here?

[nascarfantoo]

Beautiful find! Love the mysteries in history. The journey is the excitement.

 

[Dirtebiker]

It's worth what you paid, to you! Maybe to me too!

 

[BE Mike]

Nice looking old shotgun. Some of those old 12 ga. shotguns had chambers of 2 1/2 inches instead of the 2 3/4 and 3" chambers commonly found today. If it is in shootable condition, the Aguila mini-shot shells might be ok to shoot in it, but I'd check around to make sure that the gun is safe to shoot.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Nice looking old shotgun. Some of those old 12 ga. shotguns had chambers of 2 1/2 inches instead of the 2 3/4 and 3" chambers commonly found today. If it is in shootable condition, the Aguila mini-shot shells might be ok to shoot in it, but I'd check around to make sure that the gun is safe to shoot.

Well, I don't know if this is a definitive test, but I just dropped a 2 3/4 inch shell in it and it dropped right in, flush. I do think I'll take it to my gunsmith and have it looked over. Better safe than sorry.

 

[BE Mike]

Well, I don't know if this is a definitive test, but I just dropped a 2 3/4 inch shell in it and it dropped right in, flush. I do think I'll take it to my gunsmith and have it looked over. Better safe than sorry.

The length of the shotgun chamber is measured to the length of a fired shotgun shell, so a 2 3/4" shotgun shell will drop into a shotgun chambered for a 2 1/2". A unfired 2 3/4" shotgun shell measures less than 2 1/2". Since the 2 3/4" shotgun shell wouldn't open up completely when fired in a 2 1/2" chamber, it could create dangerous pressures. I hope I explained it, so you understand it.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

The length of the shotgun chamber is measured to the length of a fired shotgun shell, so a 2 3/4" shotgun shell will drop into a shotgun chambered for a 2 1/2". A unfired 2 3/4" shotgun shell measures less than 2 1/2". Since the 2 3/4" shotgun shell wouldn't open up completely when fired in a 2 1/2" chamber, it could create dangerous pressures. I hope I explained it, so you understand it.

Thanks, I wondered about that. I even tried to get my reloading calipers and measure, but couldn't really do it. Sounds like another argument in favor of getting it checked by a professional.

 

[halfmileharry]

I think it's gorgeous. I bought a couple of guns just to look at. Because.........
I don't know what you paid but you seem pretty proud of it so I would have to say you got a good price on it in that alone.
Congrats on the side banger. D.D.

 

[Wabatuckian]

is it damscus?

Sent from my Android device

 

[DoggyDaddy]

is it damscus?

Sent from my Android device

It doesn't appear to be Damascus or Twist steel, but it could be laminate.

 

[armedindy]

i like it just cause its gun that you probably got for a good price...have fun with it!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

i like it just cause its gun that you probably got for a good price...have fun with it!

Well, that's debatable, but thanks!

 

[indy1919a4]

Some black powder shotgun loading info

This guy is good, he really knows which end of the tube the round comes out of...




Shotshell reloading without a press part 1 nail & dowel method.mov - YouTube


Shotshell reloading without a press part 2 Lee Loaders.mov - YouTube


Shotshell reloading without a press - part 3 using antique tools.mov - YouTube


Shooting Black Powder Shotshells.mov - YouTube

 

[indy1919a4]

A quick follow up, Usually I do not promote the reading of Youtube comments.. most times they can degrade badly.. But you may want to hang in there and read the comments on these videos. There are some decent questions with some decent answers and suggestions...