New (to me) little oddball

[HotelBravo]

I've recently been trying to cultivate a broader collection of ML longarms. I like oddball things, and so...

This guy just arrived today.
.45 cal (or should it be 51ga?) smooth rifle.
Pretty light and well handling. Previous owner said she shot .440 rb with a .010 patch with good results. I figure it will make for a nice informal shooter for my 50 yd backyard range.
Whle I'm certainly no expert in the subject, this is by far the smallest bore smooth rifle I've encountered. I've generally understood them to be .54-62cal.
Any ideas as to why someone would make this? (Welding seems imply it's homepsun). Or what kinda shooting it would be best for?
Pics below.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
dgfd



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Do you mind if I ask what is the state in which you live? Florida is getting crowded, and there are housing developments going up around our private club.

 

[dogfood]

Do you mind if I ask what is the state in which you live? Florida is getting crowded, and there are housing developments going up around our private club.

I live in Ohio. I'm 37 and finally moved to a place where I shoot in my backyard. A life long dream come true, honestly. I've not been able to shoot in backyard since i was a kid.
I moved here from Rhode Island, before that I was in Los Angeles...not great places to live if you like shooting, to be sure.

 

[toot]

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I don't think that there is a chance that the rabbit gutting COVID19?

 

[toot]

WANTED!

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The Mask Covid Killer known too stalk about the countryside and intimidate small bunnies , squirrels, crows, pigeons and other critters.

Often accompanied by this fiesta, fierce
Killer K-9

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Jess


Both are wanted for pestering Varmints & Vermin and considered too be armed and dangerous!

If you wear feathers or fur, approach with “EXTREME “ Caution!

Jess looks guilty, how many other dogs you know that carries a gun...

I’m not so sure about the other Guy....

why 2 knives on your belt?

 

[Britsmoothy]

why 2 knives on your belt?

Obviously if I have a mis fire and there is two of them and they attack!



its just one really. Your seeing the possibles bag and the game bag with errant over keen dog control leash attached.

 

[toot]

thank you! now I know the rest of the story. and that makes perfect sense!!! I knew that there was a reason for it??