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It's an R-11, 27 5/8" barrel, 12ga at 5 lb. 15 oz. Sh*t! That's close to my dream gun! And sling swivels, too! I'll bet it's proofed for 70-mm (2.75") shells?
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Sorry it is proofed for 65's and I have no problems with ammo as B&P delivers High Pheasants right to the door and I have a Mec 600 set up for 2.5" and I roll crimp all my ITX loads and fold crimp my lead loads to tell them apart even in the dark.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.
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Sorry it is proofed for 65's and I have no problems with ammo as B&P delivers High Pheasants right to the door and I have a Mec 600 set up for 2.5" and I roll crimp all my ITX loads and fold crimp my lead loads to tell them apart even in the dark.
Oskar, What leads you to believe a 1955 production date on this gun? I ask, because by 1950 most Darne production was 70mm chamber-the R10 I own was built in 1946 and was a 70mm gun. It is entirely possible the gun you own was built and proofed at 65mm in 1955, I'm just curious as to how you established the date. Best, Ted
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After the first shot the rest are just noise.
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Do you mind if I ask the first three characters of that serial number? Thanks in advance,
Best,
Ted
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Give me awhile it is in the safe.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.
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I looked at the B&P website and didn't see the High Pheasant load among their offerings. Are they still available?
How hard is it to switch between shell lengths in the same gauge. I have two old 12s, one French chambered 2.5" the other Belgian, post 1924 with original proofed 3" chambers. I have no experience reloading, but it seems like something to consider once bitten by the vintage double gun virus.
On the original topic, I finally called John Allen at Game Fair, and he told me of a master gunsmith with lots of experience with fine British and European doubles 2 hours west of Nashville, Frank Elliot at WHMCGUNS (McClanahan's Gun Shop) in Humboldt, TN. I called Mr. Elliot and he was conversant about the Darne. I'll try to get over there this weekend. Glad to find an option to shipping it across the country.
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Try this for High Pheasant, if you call ask for Kari. http://aerostaroutdoors.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=2_35They have worked so well for me that I just use the 2.5" in all my guns. Even reloads I just cut the cases to 2.5" and I never have to worry about the wrong shell length. They are suppose to be in stock the middle of this month and the sight says coming soon. I need to place an order as they are getting 1 oz. 5's.
Last edited by oskar; 12/05/13 06:10 PM.
After the first shot the rest are just noise.
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Got the PM Oskar, suspect you are spot-on as to age of your gun. It is a very nice looking example, by the way.
Use it in good health.
Best,
Ted
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