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Antique gun people.


So i have an old muzzle loading double barrel shotgun that belonged to my maternal Grandfather, made in England ca. early 1850s. Its a Hollis & Sheath and says "London fine twist" on barrel. I would love to shoot it, but may be a very bad idea? Thoughts ?
[Post edited by astrohokie at 11/04/2018 12:52PM]

Posted: 11/04/2018 at 12:41PM


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