This gun I built from a kit gifted to me by my first wife as a wedding gift in 1978. Kept the gun, lost the wife.
I haven't shot it in years as it is heavy. I am surprised how well it turned out even to this day. I have killed hogs and deer with it using a PRB back in the 70's and 80's and haven't shot it since. I have kept it cleaned and oiled with no corrosion, inside or out. Never got around to polishing the patchbox or nose cap. Might just do that soon.
I got to thinking about it's specs so I pulled it from the safe. 13/16" across the flats, 28" long and a measured 1:48 twist (1:50 measured) Six digit serial..112414 .
Does that sound right to folks as that is atypical nowadays?
I haven't shot it in years as it is heavy. I am surprised how well it turned out even to this day. I have killed hogs and deer with it using a PRB back in the 70's and 80's and haven't shot it since. I have kept it cleaned and oiled with no corrosion, inside or out. Never got around to polishing the patchbox or nose cap. Might just do that soon.
I got to thinking about it's specs so I pulled it from the safe. 13/16" across the flats, 28" long and a measured 1:48 twist (1:50 measured) Six digit serial..112414 .
Does that sound right to folks as that is atypical nowadays?
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