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450 No. 2 rechamber

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21 September 2012, 03:28
tygersman
450 No. 2 rechamber
Any inherent issues I should be looking for in a modern double fomerly a 450 straight, now rechambered to 450 No. 2? Should this dramatically affect it's resale value?


Before the head scratching and semi-rhetorical questions start, I understand the owner is simply a fan of the No. 2. And no, I don't know why he didn't order one in No 2. to begin with.

I appreciate the help.
21 September 2012, 04:41
dpcd
I think it will due to the non availability of factory ammo, brass and dies. Some people care about those things. Personally, I think it is cool.
21 September 2012, 04:58
ELeeton
The other consideration I would throw into the mix would be "who did the work".

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21 September 2012, 06:30
N E 450 No2
Who did the work, and exactly what kind of double rifle is it.

I have a 450 No2 and really like it.


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21 September 2012, 23:16
a.tinkerer
Questions to add to the list:


How much chamber wall is left
Has it been proofed?
If proofed, where?

Does it regulate?
With what load?


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22 September 2012, 00:12
tygersman
Thanks for all of the replies so far.

The double is a Verney Carron. I didn't recognize the gunsmith (i.e. not Champlins or Merker) that handled the rechambering. No clue on the chamber wall. To my knowledge it has not been reproofed.

I understand it regulates with a 4" parallel spread at 50m with 500grain woodleighs (originally regulated with Hornady bullets) at 2250 fps.
22 September 2012, 00:45
dpcd
The #2 gives much lower pressure than the straight, so there should be no worries there on a modern made double. It is hard to mess up a rechamber job unless you are a complete klutz (although never say never). The only factor that matters is does anyone want the more obscure round.
22 September 2012, 05:50
BrettAKSCI
On a classic English gun rechambering is a knock on the originality of the gun and would adversely affect value. On a contemporary gun?????? I have no idea! Assuming it was done well by a compitant gun smith my guess is that it would not have a huge negative affect on the value. I'm not sure that cartridge would do you any favors on a resell if you so chose. That said it's a cool cartridge.

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23 September 2012, 07:33
D R Hunter
It's cool. Dies are costlier though; as is brass.


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