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Value on a 4 bore Pigeon gun

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15 August 2010, 18:36
Jriley
Value on a 4 bore Pigeon gun
I have a 4 bore live pigeon percussion single barrel made by James Harper. The stock has several dings and one crack on the end of the forend, but the metalwork is in fair condition. It has a brown patina, but very little pitting.
http://i185.photobucket.com/al...0photos/4bore018.jpg
15 August 2010, 18:38
Jriley
Here are some more photos

http://i185.photobucket.com/al...0photos/4bore021.jpg

http://i185.photobucket.com/al...0photos/4bore019.jpg
15 August 2010, 20:39
D Humbarger
Thats a very interesting piece. I have to ask why a 4 bore for pigeons?



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Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

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15 August 2010, 21:15
Jriley
From what I understand, the larger bore greatly improved the pattern and virtually eliminated shot stringing. Also, it would stop the pigeon should it decide to charge! rotflmo

I was also told that the pigeon guns didn't have a ramrod because they were all loaded on the firing line with common bowls of shot. The loads were the same no matter what bore was used in the competition.
16 August 2010, 06:35
D Humbarger
quote:
it would stop the pigeon should it decide to charge



That is a must! tu2



Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station

Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
17 August 2010, 20:02
MAC
I've called everyone I know and they all say it's worth $12. So, let me know where to mail the check!

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17 August 2010, 22:24
Jriley
For that price you could probably get a good deal at the Bass Pro Shop toy rack! They would probably throw in a coon skin hat. jumping

But, that wouldn't be enough to buy the Hunter Dan doll, oh excuse me "action figure." Big Grin
17 August 2010, 22:59
MAC
Hell, if you're willing to throw in an honest to goodness Davy Crockett hat, I may be tempted to go as high as $14. Let me know where to send the check.

lol sofa lol
18 August 2010, 02:46
tk10ga
You must be the guy i talked to on the gon forum because he just bought the exact same gun ? if so then lol . would alot more if it was a 4 bore jones under lever
18 August 2010, 04:00
Jriley
Yep. That's me. I just want to know what I now have. I pulled the action out of the stock and it has British proof marks and a "5" stamped under there. Does that mean it's actually a 5 bore, or does that signify the load it was proofed for? I'm nearly positive the proofs are Birmingham black powder proofs.
22 August 2010, 20:41
StormsGSP
Very cool gun. How big is it: weight/length? Did you just purchase it?


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24 August 2010, 17:31
Jriley
I just bought it. It has a 30-inch barrel and is about 7 pounds.
25 August 2010, 08:09
StormsGSP
Wow. That seems very light.

I would post on www.doublegunshop.com You should get a good response there.


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"I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. -Henry David Thoreau, Walden