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Hi folks, hope this is in the right place.
Wondering if anyone knowledgeable about older shotguns would be willing to answer a few questions about a recent hand-me-down..

A close friend has gifted me a Cashmore 12g SxS hammerless shotgun labelled with the model “General” on it. Likely early 1900s.

It was originally purchased by his Grandfather in Australia. I’m in SE Queensland for those familiar with the antipodes.

It appears in good condition, everything operating well and tight, in original case with cleaning accessories.

It has the “nitro proof” stamp, so of the early powder-less era I guess.

I have a small rural acreage and would like to get it functional for some recreational shooting (and ensure it is maintained properly) if possible.

Wondering if it is likely to be able to shoot modern rounds of any type?

Anyone know of a reputable smith in this region that could look it over?

Any idea of value?


Thanks in advance for any light that might be shed!



p.s I'm a forum noob and not sure of a way to share photos.. there must be a not too complicated method..??..

Attempted some photos via google, hopefully this works:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/biodjC8pGcHqJ4US9

It appears well cared for, and unmolested. It will take very little to get it into shape.
Those are some of the clearest proof house stampings I’ve seen in a long time.

A good barrel cleaning and inspection and you should be right as rain.

That’s a nice old gun, well cared for.

Thanks ClapperZapper, that’s great to hear!

So it should handle modern ammunition then?

My amateur google sleuthing had me thinking it might require bismuth or lead shot or some such.

Forgive me, I am new to gun ownership.

Thanks again

It is a heavy proof pigeon gun, probably with 2 3/4" chambers. Yes bismuth or lead, no steel. I wish that gun was in the USA. Good luck finding a gunsmith to help with the finish. There are Australian websites that will help you.

Thanks eightbore, I will do some homework on Australian websites for a gunsmith, thanks for the suggestion.

I am more familiar with woodworking planes from that era, particularly the American/English made ones, and the materials and workmanship seem similar. Lovely stuff

Curiosity99,

https://vintagers.org.au/

The Australian Vintagers may be a good resource for you. These are fellow Aussies interested in vintage guns such as yours.

Nice gun. It is proofed for 1 1/4 oz. loads but for most shooting, an ounce should be enough. Less recoil and kind to the old wood. The stock is the most delicate part of that gun.

Great info, thanks MattH and Hammergun 🙏

Contact:
Dave Lindner
PO Box 124
Jabiru NT 0886
Australia

Dave does not do the interweb thing, email etc. I connected with him via Diggory Hadoke and his Vintage Guns website. Dig featured an article on Cashmore guns about the time I bought a nice Cashmore pigeon gun. He put me in touch with Dave and via snail mail I sent him a letter and pictures regarding me gun. About four months later I get this large packet from him with pictures and discussion of his Cashmore collection. He’s quite the enthusiast and eager to share information. Luckily he’s practically your neighbor. Unfortunately there are no factory records.
Cashmore guns are not well known here in the US. I see them occasionally. Good luck with yours