New British Wall Gun and Mold

[ddeaton]

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I had this posted in the molds section, nobody seemed interested, so I figured I would move it here. It is a 1" rifled bore copy of a British Wall gun. Just a scaled up Brown Bess. I roughed out the stock, bedded the barrel and ramrod channel, then gave it to Ken Netting to finish for me. Single cavity mold is from Tanner in England. I am almost scared to shoot it.

[45nut]

looks like a mighty fine piece.

[freedom475]

Scared to shoot it!!!!?????:mrgreen: Get yourself about 250 or 300 grains or 2ff(or more just in case I don't know what I'm talking about[smilie=1::???::mrgreen:) and go find a nice whitetail and ......Post the results!!! I can't wait!!:Fire::drinks::Fire::drinks:


Have I seen this gun before?

[madcaster]

Yeup,that's a Jeff Tanner mould,locks up like a bank vault!:-D

[Bullshop]

Now that is a big gun! I like it!
BIC/BS

[Frank46]

Tell you what. With all the banging going on down here, you can send it to me and I will personally shoot it for you. I'll make up a large post with hole for the pintle and there are a few oak trees about 8' wide so's I can't miss. All in the name of good clean fun. But when you shoot it, please make sure we get some pics. Frank

[Mike Brooks]

That's a good one Danny. I have always loved nettings work. Did you ever see the wall gun I built? Do you still have that HV fowler I built?
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[SPRINGFIELDM141972]

That bench is way to clean! Come on admit it, you cleaned it up for the photo.:-D

Everett

[square butte]

Hey Mike, I didn't know you were lurkin around here. Your's is nice too. I have a friend over in Wells, VT who has another one of Ken's. If I am in need of a good ( or bad ) chiropractic adjustment, I go over and shoot his. Just have to make sure you put it to whatever shoulder side you need the adjustment on. Best part is you have a 50% chance of gettin it right. Glad to see you here. I am in need of a good smooth bore, but also in need of the money to have you build it for me. Hope all at your house are well and happy. Merry Christmas

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

Yep. That looks mighty dangerous to shoot. You best send it to me and I'll run it through the paces fer ya. Just to make sure you won't get hurt if'n you try shooting it.

1" bore. That's getting up there. At what caliber do whitetails begin to look like milk jugs when you shoot 'em?

[ddeaton]

That's a good one Danny. I have always loved nettings work. Did you ever see the wall gun I built? Do you still have that HV fowler I built?
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Mike, yes I do still have the Hudson Valley. I would have included it in the pics, except I couldnt get it down off the wall, recovering from knee surgery. I like the wall gun you built, seen it on your web site. I am just getting off my butt and going to start building again after a couple years slacking. Been too busy with work and boat building. I had to take the wall gun parts over Ken's and dump them off and threaten him to get him to finish it. After building 2, he didnt want any part of another.

[ddeaton]

That bench is way to clean! Come on admit it, you cleaned it up for the photo.:-D

Everett

Everett, you know I cleaned a little:-D

[dromia]

Now I'd love a pop with that. :mrgreen:

Congratulations, nice work.

[James C. Snodgrass]

What does that bullet weigh ? I think you did a great job on it !:mrgreen: I would like a big bore myself but not as long you have there that is a dandy . James:coffee:

[home in oz]

Sounds like you are ready for a bear or pig hunt!

[ddeaton]

I havent cast any yet, I am not sure what they will weigh

[reivertom]

Nice artillery!!!!

[klcarroll]

A one inch bore whould be about a "4 bore", .......shouldn't it??

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[PatMarlin]

I had this posted in the molds section, nobody seemed interested, so I figured I would move it here. It is a 1" rifled bore copy of a British Wall gun. Just a scaled up Brown Bess. I roughed out the stock, bedded the barrel and ramrod channel, then gave it to Ken Netting to finish for me. Single cavity mold is from Tanner in England. I am almost scared to shoot it.

Nice rifle.

You know that's an oar lock? Never seen one on a rifle.

[crabo]

Why are they called "wall guns"?

[northmn]

A one inch bore is about 4 gauge. The ball would weigh about 4 ounces. A wall gun was used to help keep the enemy at a distance as it is a form of artillary. Made in something that can be shot offhand, a 4 gauge is a pretty fierce weapon and was used by Bell to shoot elephant. Commonly gave him a nosebleed. 1" bores are getting up to what we consider punt guns for the old market hunters using shot and were common in the French and Indian War days as a small cannon mounted on York boats to discourange canoe attacks and during the fur trade for the same purpose.

Northmn

[eka]

If I had one, it would be called a wall gun for a different reason. Don't get me wrong, they're beautiful, but my idea of fun at the range doesn't include nose bleeds. :-D

I guess I'm just a sissy.

Keith

[waksupi]

4 bore = 4 ounces = four to the pound

[northmn]

The guns Bell carried were portable and could be shot and carried. These wall guns are built heavier and not really something you would carry out in the field. Kind of like 50 BMG rifles. Friend had one that weighed about 30 pounds. At that weight they are not so bad.

Northmn

[PatMarlin]

That rifle was made to be fired from a boat.

I don't know the history of it, but I know an oar lock when I see one. That's why it's so big and heavy.