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R Mortimer SXS 12 ga.
woodshed87
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Anyone Know anything About this Firearm
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The Mortimer name was also used by Belgians that were trading in on similar names (Barker instead of Parker, W. Richards instead of Westley Richards, etc) Hey- ya wanna buy a Rollex watch cheap? [:p]
And you know the drill, bud- pictures and markings.
That was the only Markings I Could See very poor Lighting but the gun was in Real good Shape Was $225quote:Originally posted by 11b6r
Mortimer gunmakers originated in Scotland, moved down to England (Birmingham/ London) about 1840s. Some of them emigrated to Boston and made guns here started about 1860. Nice guns.
The Mortimer name was also used by Belgians that were trading in on similar names (Barker instead of Parker, W. Richards instead of Westley Richards, etc) Hey- ya wanna buy a Rollex watch cheap? [:p]
And you know the drill, bud- pictures and markings.
I did not say you COULDN'T- I said not prudent. Percussion or cartridge gun?
Offer 3 crisp $50 bills and see if they will geek on the price.
A left hand Side Break Lever Down the Side[:I]
I don't think what you said means what you think it does.
The outside hammers are then whacking firing pins, not percussion nipples.
This is a 12 g Mortimer that shoots 2.5 inch shells. It is not a muzzle loader- the external hammers whack firing pins, like Hawk said. Please note the swirly pattern in the barrel steel. That is Damascus or "twist" steel. Absolutely not meant for modern ammo, and since I cherish my boyish good looks, I would not shoot ANYTHING in those.
Yes, I know some people that DO shoot high quality Damascus barrel guns. I also know people that crimp blasting caps to time fuse using their teeth. I choose not to do either.
If I owned one of those I would give it an honored place of retirement over the fireplace.
I am NO longer a powder monkey and I have never crimped using my teeth. I had a Leatherman - with a special crimping "notch" for that.
Best Regards - AQH
When facing multiple bad guys - first take out the one that's the most dangerous - that's the one with the shotgun!!
P.S. If this is a Damascus muzzle stuffer - there is plenty of load data available from several sources. Components such as Alcan - Herter's - Fiochi - over powder cards and felt wads and over shot cards are not readily available but substitutes cut from styrofoam meat trays can be made with the proper arc punches. I would suggest a 5 grain ffffg charge of Swiss or Elephant powder at the bottom followed by a ffg charge on top.
I have used such muzzle stuffers in the dove field and had some hunters who came over and wanted to try the shotguns. I was very happy to load for them.
Again my best regards - If you should ever need to contact me - just use the envelop icon and I will respond to you.
is it Possible This Was used as A Paper Type Cartridge that the Cap ignited?? Hey Just asking What do I know Thats why I Asked[:o)] quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
A "Side Break Lever Down the Side" describes a breechloader to me.
The outside hammers are then whacking firing pins, not percussion nipples.
proof house and proofed for smokeless loads.
They had the chambers lengthen and proofed for commercial 1 1/8 loads
I shoot light 7/8 oz loads and have no problems
Look on the water table for the word nitro
They have been doing this for a hundred years