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Offline Havanagunner

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Need a little black powder help.
« on: July 22, 2011, 03:17:41 PM »
I came upon a Hawken black powder rifle the other day. I am told it's a 58 caliber, but there are no markings anywhere on the weapon. When I measure the bore it comes to .750. Now I can assure you I know nothing about black powder firearms, but would like to make sure this is a 58 before I invest in shot for it. Can anyone lead me in the right direction. Thanks
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Re: Need a little black powder help.
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2011, 05:54:35 PM »
Black powder shotgun perhaps, rifled bore ? Pix ?

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Re: Need a little black powder help.
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2011, 07:25:16 PM »
Pops you made me rethink my measurement and someday I will learn how to use my calipers. Yes it is rifled and measures .583 more along the line of 58 caliber. You did however cause me to figure out how to post a picture. Or a least try I hope this works. [attachment=1]
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Re: Need a little black powder help.
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2011, 09:10:54 PM »
wow, that's f in beeutifull, who cares what caliber it is, it's a piece of art.  :eek:

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Re: Need a little black powder help.
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2011, 05:25:35 AM »
Thanks. I appreciate your help.
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Re: Need a little black powder help.
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2011, 10:09:46 AM »
That's purdy!  :o  You scored.  ;D
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