John Tisdall Hammer gun?

[Hammer Gun]

Gary, What gauge was it, damascus or steel how about a photo

[Gary]

The shotgun is a 12 ga, and has steel barrels.. Not many old hammer guns like that with steel barrels...
Pic's can be found on Gun Broker, if thats ok to post the link since the auction is over.. here it is.. (quickest way for me to post info and pictures)

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=276658142

Thanks
Gary

[Gary]

Well the Tisdall Hammer arrived, it is actually a very nice piece..
Unfortunately (and i should have guessed this)... It does not have "steel" barrels like the ad said, they are Damascus.. but in very good condition..
Guess it doesnt matter too much, just got to keep the loads down from what i understand.. Winchester has some Feather lites at 980fps that seem to work.. was wondering if 7/8 loads around 1200 fps would be ok.. Ive shot them and there does not appear to be much recoil..

Still havent found much info on John Tisdall... still researching..
These are not like nice Parkers, where there is lots of history and fairly easy to research and enjoy, and reading all the stories... but it appears to be a fine shotgun just the same.. Will let you know how it shoots after hitting the range soon.. think i got a pretty nice gun at a fair price.