Well, I got it today. The sender or UPS up there put down a non-existent address on the other side of town. (Town is real big .. about 4 sq. miles.
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The bores are pristine .. shiny clean with very shallow rifling like a centerfire.
The stock is hand checkered walnut but whoever inlet the blank did it off-center so the wood on the right side of the action is very thin where the barrels swing down. This has resulted in a small chip that is really not repairable due to the thinness of the wood there.
There are a few spots of minor surface rust on the receiver and top of the barrel. Otherwise, it is a real gem. This was a real quality gun when it was manufactured and probably not inexpensive,
The sling is quality leather made by a saddle shop and the front sling attachment is made with a hole so the aluminum ramrod can be inserted.
I would be very pleased even if I had paid $500+ for this gun.
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The 24" barrels with shallow rifling have a 1:28" twist. What projectiles would you guys recommend that I use??
I will appreciate all thoughts.