Pond James Pond
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I started my quest for a gun licence a year ago, initially, because I wanted to be able to get hold of my late grandfasther's shotguns. It was either that or they'd have been sold.
They are not worth much, other than sentimental value. They look a bit worn around the edges: they were work-horses, but they are a little piece of my family.
One is a 1950's single shot 16ga (Beretta), the other is a french made Verney Carron semi 12ga probably from around that same period, if not a bit later.
A gunsmith told my dad they were fine to shoot.
However, I still have a few questions.
Where should I lube such a gun?
And is dry firing a bad idea? (the semi cocks if you inspect the chamber, and I've not found a decocking mechanism, other than pulling the trigger). The single shot, I can decock manually.
They are not worth much, other than sentimental value. They look a bit worn around the edges: they were work-horses, but they are a little piece of my family.
One is a 1950's single shot 16ga (Beretta), the other is a french made Verney Carron semi 12ga probably from around that same period, if not a bit later.
A gunsmith told my dad they were fine to shoot.
However, I still have a few questions.
Where should I lube such a gun?
And is dry firing a bad idea? (the semi cocks if you inspect the chamber, and I've not found a decocking mechanism, other than pulling the trigger). The single shot, I can decock manually.