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Edward Yager 04-07-2017 05:01 PM

10ga bore size
 
My 10 ga hammer with twist barrels have a bore dia. of .798".Have they been honed? Wall thichness at end of chamber is.100",6" from chamber .950".Min.wall thickness .050 with moderate pitting.In your opinion would they be safe to shoot.

Patrick Lien 04-07-2017 07:00 PM

Edward,
I have two early 10 gauges one hammerless and one hammer gun and both have bore diameters in the '795 range. On early 10's this was common.

Patrick

Paul Harm 04-13-2017 11:49 AM

I believe mine is over .800. My 12ga hammer gun is .740. Most were larger than todays standard.


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