4 bore dia. ?

[PaulN/KS]

We were looking at a catalog from The Gun Works and they have a picture of their 4 bore rifle on the cover.So my scientist wife asks "How big is a 4 bore?" 4 balls to the pound,I smugly reply...
Nope,she wanted the Diameter...
Not feeling so smug now... :shake:

 

[windwalker_au]

1 inch in a front stuffer and .935to.955 in a cartridge gun 4 bore.this is a good read[url] http://www.african-hunter.com/4-bore_part_i.htm[/url]
bernie :thumbsup:

 

[PaulN/KS]

That was quick!
Thanks bernie :thumbsup:

 

[windwalker_au]

heres part two of the 4bore.
http://www.tremors.by.ru/weapons/elephant/elephant.htm
bernie :thumbsup:

 

[PaulN/KS]

It's like you were just waiting for someone to ask this question... :grin:

 

[Titus]

Yep. 1 inch for a ML. I am currenly doing a scratch build on one. Will be a double barrel smoothbore, sporting either two rocklocks or two back action percussion locks. :grin:

I am more partial to the flint locks though. :hmm: :v

Received my two barrels last week and believe me, its BIG. Will double (excuse the pun :haha: ) AS As a shot gun too. :blah: :youcrazy:

Not sure about the wood yet, but it will definitely be an African hardwood. :hatsoff:

 

[F.G. Ford]

Thank you for the great articles!
Really enjoyed them.
Best Regards
Old Ford

 

Yep. 1 inch for a ML. I am currenly doing a scratch build on one. Will be a double barrel smoothbore, sporting either two rocklocks or two back action percussion locks. :grin:

I am more partial to the flint locks though. :hmm: :v

Holy manure!!!!! A 4ga sxs FLINT :shocked2: ??? You wont have to worry about the left lock being in front of your face, it'll be over by your left EAR!!!!!

 

[Titus]

:rotf: :rotf:

Yep, it'll be quite an experience to shoot. :grin:

 

[whitetrash078]

Where can I get a catalog? Is this a standard Item they offer? I like'em big! OUCH!!!

 

[dlemaster]

The one I fired, shot a ball 1.042 in diameter that weighed somewhere around 1200 grains. the rifle weighed 29lbs.

Regards, Dave

 

[windwalker_au]

The one I fired, shot a ball 1.042 in diameter that weighed somewhere around 1200 grains. the rifle weighed 29lbs.

Regards, Dave

great pic dave take a look at this one
bernie :thumbsup: [url] http://www.centuryarms.com[/url].au/docs/4bore.html

 

[whitetrash078]

I can't tell with all the smoke, was that a wall gun?

 

[Claude Mathis]

http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/197045/

 

[PaulN/KS]

Plainsman,
They are in the sponsers list here at the forum so you can visit their website and order one I'd guess.They just sent it with the pistol that we bought from them.The rifles are a custom build but a standard item from what I can see.My 62 smoothbore is big enough for me...

Claude,Thanks for the chart.

 

[Mike Brooks]

Here's a little 4 bore I built. 38 lbs.

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[Titus]

I like your choice of words... :haha: :haha:

Good looking gun. Any closeups?

 

[whitetrash078]

Did the owner of that gun name it kitten by any chance?

 

[dlemaster]

Windwalker
That gun is just beautiful!

Plainsman
Yes, it is a wall gun.

Regards, Dave

 

Looks more like a two or three wall gun! Sorry, I could not resist. It is a fine looking piece :thumbsup: