sounds like fun Leighton,
the newest gun I occasionally shoot clays with is from 1904, that one has the hammers hidden inside. But normally - the hammers are out where they belong. I rarely get the concern about the damascus blowing up, mostly I actually only get asked if I use special shells.
most people are interested in what the gun is and how old, more than a few trappers (we only have them on the 5 stand) have jumped at the chance to switch places and try a couple rounds.
BUT- I do get the surprise that they shoot well and break target so well. Which is really the oddest question if you think about it - yes - an ounce of lead shot coming out of the barrels of this old gun at 1150 or 1200 FPS works just like an ounce of lead from a new over under at 1150 or 1200 FPS.
