40-50 sharps
Re: 40-50 sharps
Yep, you should see the shadow of the shoulder when viewed from the breech.
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Diameter at the breach should be considerably larger than ~.40 is another way. I don't know but I'd say it was uncommon but not rare. Seen more in the #3 rifles I think.
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A chamber cast is always advised. It may be stamped one thing but altered somewhere down the line.
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Order you some Cerrosafe from Brownells or Midway and go by the directions. There are some how to posted on YouTube as well. A paper towel or rag works fine.
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If you simply want to know wether it is straight or bottleneck, simply make a wad of rag or paper toweling and push it through with a rod. You should feel a bottleneck.
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You can make a quick and dirty chamber cast with wax. Doesn't hold up well, but is good for a quick check of what you have there.