"Twist" vs. "Plain Twist"

[Drew Hause]

"You got what you paid for."

Well said and THAT would be the bottom line - pattern welded barrel quality should be evaluated based on the quality of the gun.

[Jeff Mayhew]

Originally Posted by Drew Hause

"You got what you paid for."

Well said and THAT would be the bottom line - pattern welded barrel quality should be evaluated based on the quality of the gun.

Thanks guys. This is consistent with a conversation I had a while back with a collector friend of mine (who is far more knowledgeable about these old guns than I am) about whether my old coach gun could be safely fired with light BP shells. After some discussion about barrel composition & thickness, bore conditions and lockup, he asked "What make of gun is it?" When I said "Parker" his response was "Oh, then you shouldn't have any problems with it."

Once again, my appreciation for your expert input. Great forum!

[Roundsworth]

Here is an example of Baker twist on my 1893 'New Baker' 10 gauge.

[Roundsworth]

These are 1877 (possibly Parker-made) 'Plain Twist' barrels restored by Mr. Bachelder.