I was at the pawn shop and there was a Dutch Beaumont 1878 (71/78) for 500 bucks. It was in okay condition but had a little bit of crusty rust in the bore.
Wondering if I should pick it up.
Dutch Beaumont
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Longcolt44
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Re: Dutch Beaumont
If the overall gun is in good condition I might buy it knowing it would most likely be a wall hanger. I wouldn't let the bore bother me that much as you are not going to find any 11.4×51mm ammo anyway unless you have the know-how to make your own. We have one hanging from the ceiling at the shop, they are nice looking.
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I have one stashed away, cool piece of history. Most post 1860's military black powder cartridge rifles in good condition will run 500 or more. Many of them much more.
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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Re: Dutch Beaumont
Plus we'll enable you and tell you to buy it.........
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Re: Dutch Beaumont
I like those rifles. Very cool.
buy it if you have the funds!
Darryl
buy it if you have the funds!
Darryl