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Unread 11-24-2010, 11:37 PM   #11
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Bruce, you are right, Charlie, Jim Hall, Allan and I have had some fun with this piece. I doubt if I get out there any time soon. Thanks for the memories.
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Unread 11-25-2010, 07:30 PM   #12
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I'm thinking that is an SP 8 inch rather than a 155. Some Redleg out there ought to be able to say for sure.
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Unread 11-26-2010, 06:34 AM   #13
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Gents, I believe that Marks big bore is just that!, but it's in a big V-8 450 or 500HP am I right Mark?
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Unread 11-26-2010, 06:40 AM   #14
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Mine's bigger.

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Can't possibly balance at the hinge pin....
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Unread 11-26-2010, 07:57 AM   #16
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Hey Pete, Where did ya find that nice single trap? 34 foot barrels?
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Unread 11-26-2010, 09:02 AM   #17
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There was a pair of them in Rye NH during WWII and I always wanted one. Recoil is a little stiff with the 2700 pound shot charge but not too bad with the lighter 1900 pound load.

http://www.northamericanforts.com/Ea...n/history.html
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Interesting stuff Pete thanks..
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