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| 11/06/20 06:00 AM |
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Re: "Would you shoot it?"
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John
I believe we can still possibly get 2" 410's here which would equate to the 'shorts' for this shell - might have to wait, but seems getting them is possible.
https://www.horsleyparkgunshop.com.au/category/379-410-gauge
My old H&R Model 1915 has "410-12mm choke" marked on barrel, so it was made approx 1922-36 so its getting up towards a century now; & it has the 2 1/2" chambers.
I'm not 100% certain here but I believe the 2" shell differed only due to a smaller payload.
The 3" shell came out around 1927, so it is possible it could even be a 3" chambering - if so then it will be of stronger steel & hence a lot strong than my ol' snake charmer!
Is it tight on the face, yes it is; but is not shot a great deal & loads are kept exactly within know parameters to avoid overloading.
A bit more reading on the humble 410 if you are interested
https://cartridgecollectors.org/?page=collecting-410-shotshells
My uncle used to use it. So presumably the 2" or 2 1/2" shells fit. It is rusted a bit. And may have been badly stored since he sold his farm. The shells might not be the only thing not proper on the gun.
I will have to take some photos and start a thread on it. If the gun has any value, I would not want it junked ...
I have a hammer side by side .410 from my other grandfather as well. Spent some money getting it repaired. And luckily I must have oiled it really well before giving it back to my father who kept the guns in a damp shed. The .410 came back to me in reasonably unrusty condition. Not like the single shot Lithgow covered in rust, and the Mossberg pump, almost rusted tight .... real ffffing shames ...
I will see what the chamber is, on the single shot, and if I can get some suitable .410s.