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    Beretta O/U problem

    Mike fixed it in about 2 minutes. The locks had been improperly installed and the right lock had been repaired , but a part was left too long and was engaging both locks. I am not sure what the part is called but it only needed a few seconds on a sand wheel and it worked perfectly. I left the...
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    Beretta O/U problem

    Thanks for the input , I called my smith and found out that he is familiar with this model and can probably get it going . That's the good news , the bad is that no parts are available so anything it needs will have to be fabricated if possible. I will post again after Tuesday when I go to his...
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    Beretta O/U problem

    Thanks , I will probably take it to Mike on Wed. I would need to know what it should look like in order to know what has happened to it. If it needs parts he has fabricated many parts for my guns that are over a hundred plus years old. By the way does anyone know how many of these Beretta made?
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    Beretta O/U problem

    I will tear it down in the morning and see if I can figure it out. The gun is overall in great shape. On the top rib it has an inscription about Beretta 300 yrs from 1680 to 1980 . And the wood looks like new. The locks look great ,but the barrels had a little light rust near the muzzles inside...
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    Beretta O/U problem

    I just bought a used Beretta O/U and would like to know if anyone else owns one and could help me figure this thing out. When I cock either hammer both triggers appear to operate both hammers . The left trigger will fire which ever barrel is cocked and vice versa. Also when I cock both barrels...
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    .32 fouling ?

    How many of you fellows are shooting flint vs percussion. Could that account for the different experiences? I was looking at a flinter.
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    .32 fouling ?

    I will give them a call. Good to hear from you again.
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    .32 fouling ?

    What make of lock are you useing?
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    .32 fouling ?

    I was getting ready to order a .32 flintlock but several friends have told me stories about them needing to be kept very clean between shots or they would not be reliable. Any thoughts?
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    Would you shoot this?

    Amen, some people race cars , others skydive . Some hunt lions and others surf in shark infested waters. I agree , if it is reasonably sound it would be a shame not to use it . Holding it is kind of like a first kiss , know what I mean. Thanks
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    Would you shoot this?

    Dropped it off at my gunsmith. He specializes in blackpowder vintage arms. I went over my concerns and left him a list of items . He is going to totally strip it down and service the locks, check the breech plugs and barrels and replace any screws that are not original. He also pointed some...
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    Would you shoot this?

    Wow, I will have both pulled and I will be present to inspect myself . Bad time does not seem to do it justice. Thanks
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    Would you shoot this?

    I still like the ideas and conversation . If one is afraid to post for fear of being wrong then we all lose. Your post made me look closer and research it and I am still not done. When I looked at when the Brits converted to metric and the circa of the Edward Middleton sxs it was plausible...
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    Would you shoot this?

    I may be wrong but I found a gauge conversion that says a 14 ga is 17.60mm or .693 and a 15 ga is 17.21mm .677 . It still does not explain the breech markings vs the bore diameter. Now I am really confused. Does anyone know of an authoritative source for info. Thanks
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    Would you shoot this?

    I pulled it apart and on the bottom of the breeches both barrels are clearly marked 15. The underside of the barrels are in fantastic shape and the Damascus barrels are evident.
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