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Craig Larter

03-29-2026 04:58 PM

Bore diameter for a circa 1885 10gauge TLH

From my reading of the Parker Story a circa 1885 10gauge top lever hammer gun should have a bore diameter of about .805 which is above the later standard of .775. I would appreciate any feed back on measurements from 10's in this era. Thanks Craig

scott kittredge

03-29-2026 06:47 PM

My 2 frame 1889 hammerless bore was .802 if that helps, choked .025 in both

Dean Romig

03-29-2026 07:34 PM

The question of 10, 11, or 12 gauge Lifters will always be in question according to Richard Hoover…

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Arthur Shaffer

03-30-2026 08:53 AM

Again, according to TPS the answer lies in the production records.

James L. Martin

03-30-2026 09:51 AM

Craig, FWIW my 1896 EH is .779 both barrels with chokes of .034 & .036

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