https://www.wardscollectibles.com/vi....php?item=4330 What do the members make of this gun? I sure would welcome everyone’s take on this gun. It’s just what I like: a lightly worn, lower grade gun.
I always am concerned about lengthened chambers, yet a gun this old should have stepped chambers, right? What would the correct chamber length be? If I remember right, there is a chamber difference for brass versus paper cartridges. I also wonder about the 30 1/2” barrels. The IC chokes seem loose to me as most old guns I’ve gauged are choked full and full or mod and full choked. The length of pull as stated strikes me as unlikely to be original. Lastly, is it possible a lower grade gun was made without checkering? The condition is good for me and I would like to bid on it. I understand bore condition/diameter and possible honing/thin barrels are potential problems with an auction gun. What do you all think of this gun? I’d sure appreciate your help bidding in a more informed way.
Ward Auction Hammer Gun
Threaded Mode