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  1. 15-11-2023, 05:45 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by akaroa1 View Post
    Looks like this

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    Belted balls were a very early type of mechanically engaged rifling

    The service rifle type was called Brunswick Rifling
    It's circa 1840-50

    Accuracy is ok for what it is and its age

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