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3DogMike
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Re: Holland & Holland 10bore 1882
      29/07/24 01:41 AM

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3Dog:
Check that it's not chambered for the paper case.
More common than brass in early 1880s if my vintage cartridge collection is any indication!
Pretty hard to get best results unless the projectile is within a thou or two of groove diameter.

Lovely gun! I share the envy of everyone here.



Hi Tony,
I should have included this in the description, the rifle is in fact a "paper case" chamber & bore. As you say, "pasteboard shells" (and "spherical bullets") were the usual thing in the early 1880's.
I have specially dimensioned (thick mouth) brass cases to allow proper fit to chamber and allow correct size ball.
- Mike


From Greener's "Modern Sportsmen's Gun & Rifle" 1882


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