Newlee SASS#5469 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Heard about a mule eared side-by-side that has a what appears to be approx 38 cal barrel mounted between and under the shotgun barrels. Going to look at it but would like to have an idea of what I'm looking at. They tell me it's old but so far that's about all I know. Any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks NewLee SASS # 5469 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Carson Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 Heard about a mule eared side-by-side that has a what appears to be approx 38 cal barrel mounted between and under the shotgun barrels. Going to look at it but would like to have an idea of what I'm looking at. They tell me it's old but so far that's about all I know. Any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks NewLee SASS # 5469 Possibly a German or Austrian "Drilling" (three barrels) and the rifle barrel might be anywhere from .224 caliber through 9.3mm. The 9.3x74 cartridge is common, and that'd be about .366 caliber. You might looks for maker's name; if the gun was made in Suhl, Germany or a few other gun-making centers like Ferlach, Austria, it'd likely be good quality. Reasoning behind Drillings and other multi-purpose guns -- there are Vierlings (4 barrels), single rifle-shotgun combos (two barrels), etc. -- is partly because of law and taxes, partly because of Continental hunting practices (driven, mixed game hunts). -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 www.drillinghotline.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combination_gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newlee SASS#5469 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Share Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks gents, knew if there was anywhere to find that kind of info it would be here. NewLee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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