Shooting Sporting Clays With 1870’s 16 Gauge

[shrapnel]

Today was a nice morning to take the 16 gauge damascus hammer gun out and shoot a round of sporting clays.

Grouse season is just around the corner…

 

[Jnasa]

Looks like a fun day.

 

[Ben Lamb]

Nice. Those back action rebounding guns are lovely to shoot & take into the field. Who is the maker?

 

[shrapnel]

Nice. Those back action rebounding guns are lovely to shoot & take into the field. Who is the maker?

I have a brace of George Daw, Birmingham damascus shotguns in 12, 16, and 20 gauge.

This is the 16 gauge…

 

[Ben Lamb]

I have a brace of George Daw, Birmingham damascus shotguns in 12, 16, and 20 gauge.

This is the 16 gauge…




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For those who don't know, George Daw essentially invented the center-fire cartridge. These are some of the earliest breech loaders using the modern shell. Absolute units of skill & artistry and damned fine hunting arms. Brummie made, London finished, as it should be.