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Only one I have. Might be against the 1865 rules of this site? lol 52bore, 0.451” Sporting Rifle. We actually took it out to shot it dozen or so rounds, to make sure all seemed functionally safe. All was good, we had fun.

Whitworth (original) tapered cone was inside from the top of the nipple to the Platinum on the bottom of the nipple - 0.030” hole. Made a custom wrench to remove for owner.

I’ve done 4-5 rifles (single Bbl) over 30+ years.. Only 1 percussion SxS - the Bbls were so thin (from someone) it actually had a small pin hole. No idea of cost to have it done, but if the thickness is there in the breech - not sure I’d worry to much able a little corrosion. Be best to pull...

You really need to know your bore diameter.. No need to size more than needed. Here is an AC Gould 330gr 0.458” bullet that I ran thru a .450/.458” piece of barrel when I played with pre-rifled bullets years ago. Pure lead, note the displacement of lead..

Lee makes sizing dies for about any diameter for reloading presses - simply push your bullet thru. I’d recommend lubing them 1st.

I don’t have good rifle photos, but have one of The Hawken Shop, current owner Greg Roberts (Red vest) at the HawkenClassic.

Sorry, I missed your 20ga. My bad. I has a 19b percussion single the I use 1oz over 2.5drams of 2f.. So far, it must be bad luck as I can’t seem to find birds when I carry it.

4bores are legal in every state as I’m not hunting ‘migratory birds’. The USFWS designation of 10ga max was established in the 1970’s for ‘migratory birds’. Drops flying pheasants too..

Square load of 2oz copper plated #5 over 5drams 2f. 4bore- 50yds

Nice piece.. I like the looks of damascus transition toward the muzzle. The lock plate started life as a flint- plugged holes.. may have started life as a flint? Regardless, enjoy!

Looks like it started life as a Hawken/Plains rifle. Rear sight base has been added as it’s not intergal with the tang. Most likely post 1850’s (mid-1900’s) as those who promoted the work they made, signed their work.

12L14, leaded, was created for free machining screw making. Douglas Bbl stopped using it completely, years ago, and friend Jim K. who was the Metallurgist expert witness during the trials agrees - don’t risk using it with bullets. I don’t believe Jason at Rice will cut you a bullet gun out of...

Took this photo at Friendship a few years ago..

I agree with Dave… it’s a safety device, like a grip safety (percussion), for reloading. If you ever hunted and only fired 1 barrel out of a sxs, then reloaded that barrel and upon ready to prime or cap, realized the other barrel was at full cock while you were reloading - you then can...

I’d rather have 1 -$20 Nicholson file than 4-$5 Chinese. Also, get one 8 or even better a 10” long file so you can grip with the palm of your hands on each side of the barrel. Good luck - it’s not hard.

Along with the above - I like to put one end in my vice and the other end on my stool between my legs and take long strokes if possible.

I do the same when going to my local range, which only has concrete benches.

A good friend has a Bentley… They are interesting and nice. Thanks for the post and photos..

Good video and turnout. Glad to see folks actually shooting vs the comforts of a/c, carpet and display tables. Shooting there is always free for members..

Modern day sales gimmick… never saw one on an original, nor in competition.