Re: 16 gauge Smith hammer guns
Mr. Garver, thank you! This one wasn't anything special, other than being a 16. I'd guess that it has clearly-neglected 30-inch tubes. What you'd find after a thorough clean-up is anybody's guess at this point. I'm a big fan of good damascus guns and own (and use) several examples (domestic & otherwise) but, internal corrosion gives me cause to pause. A bit of honing can work wonders (at times!) but only if there is something to work with.
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