Hi Richard.
The cheek stock gun was originally a smooth bore, and now has a new smooth bore liner. The shoulder stock gun was originally rifled, and now has a new rifled liner.
The cheek stock gun is a bit of an ugly duckling LOL It has a couple of period repairs from field use. Plus, while the barrel is an original, it was not original to this gun. The diameter is a bit large for the fore stock. That's why the barrel bands look a bit tall.
The shoulder stock gun was originally made with a slightly larger lock, and changed to a bit smaller lock - back in the period. The evidence is there if you remove the lock and view the mortice. But it was done very professionally back in the day.
So I thought these were good candadites to make into shooters.
Thanks again for everyones input.
Rick.
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