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Origin of .410 bore

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Baron Grim

The .410 bore shotgun is relatively new becoming popular around the beginning of the 20th century. It is believed that the early ones were converted from existing rifles of the era, possibly .40 calibre.


Origin of .410 bore

Post 2

Bluebottle

I didn't know that - thanks for letting me know!

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