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Unread 03-29-2026, 04:58 PM   #1
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Default 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
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Unread 03-29-2026, 06:47 PM   #2
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My 2 frame 1889 hammerless bore was .802 if that helps, choked .025 in both
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The question of 10, 11, or 12 gauge Lifters will always be in question according to Richard Hoover…






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Again, according to TPS the answer lies in the production records.
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Craig, FWIW my 1896 EH is .779 both barrels with chokes of .034 & .036
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