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Well I just got the 8 gauge in today and took some quick photos .
I will get some better ones when the thunder storm goes away , this thing is so long it would probably turn into a lightning rod ![]() It has some what I would call mild engraving nothing too fancy . Though I was showing it to a guy who collects antique guns and said that most market guns hes seen dont have engraving on them . Last edited by Milton C Starr; 05-13-2025 at 06:46 PM.. |
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There is some engraving on the trigger guard .
The proof marks have HL stamped in 3 different spots . Im not sure what that stands for . I was thinking heavy load because of the dual key way lugs Last edited by Milton C Starr; 05-13-2025 at 06:46 PM.. |
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Belgium proof - which you knew -
if i was to guess the HL might be the barrel maker's mark it doesn't fit what I see as a belgium inspector's mark
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The stock it self feels like it weighs at least 7lbs if or somewhere around that . Id say the barrels feel probably around 8lbs or more . I dont have a scale to weigh them , just comparing their weights to a standard 7lb hunting rifle . The rib seems better attached than the 2 Birmingham 10 gauges I owned . I paid 1099$ for it much cheaper than any of the other 8 ga muzzleloaders I have seen . Though If i pickup a 8 gauge sxs cartridge gun this winter I doubt I will shoot this muzzleloader anytime soon . It needs a few things done to it and theres not a double gun smith anywhere close to me . There is a small dent about 5" back from the muzzle on the left barrel. Not sure how much of a issue that is . One of the lugs needs repairing . The left hammer is a little loose , the screw is tight and all it just has some side to side play in that left hammer . Overall I am happy with it feels pretty solid and heavily built . Im glad no cas shooter has cut the barrels off of it ![]() |
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The 8 gauge doesnt seem much bigger than the 10 gauge really .
Even though it weighs 7lbs more haha . Last edited by Milton C Starr; 05-13-2025 at 06:46 PM.. |
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no, my antique muzzleloaders are a 14 and a 15 gauge
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Got any pictures of them ? I might start collecting sxs muzzeloaders .
I talked to a double gunsmith today who specializes in black powder doubles . He said he recommends removing the breech plugs on these old guns unless absolutely needed . I found a nice little 24 ga double muzzleloader that I think would go good with my 8 gauge . I think the brass fittings on this 8 gauge are not original to the gun . I can see its inletted for a straight metal grip . Or perhaps they just inletted it out like that because it was quicker . I think it will make a decent turkey gun . Since it doesnt have chokes I was looking at some 8 bore round balls . They weigh about 2oz which is the same as the amount of shot I planned on loading . |
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