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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy
The larger bores were common in the mid 1890's and I don't know when the switch to nominal 12 gauge bores happened. I have a 1901 gun that has .729 bores.
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Steel barrels or Damascus? Or would it matter? I was pretty sure the typical sizes of bores changed right at or before the turn of the century.
I ask because I have what I hope is a "cream puff" GH Damascus on it's way to Texas. Very nice wood, nice barrels (outside), sharp engraving and a bit of case color left, overall a nice gun that's been in a family for many years. I have 3 big concerns.....barrels, barrels, and barrels. Numbers match but is not listed in the serialization book. I have agreed with the seller the deal swings on the barrels being good dimension, thickness and shootable condition to MY satisfaction. A session with measuring tools and borescope when it arrives for a verdict. Thanks All!