In the process of buying old, new, surplus or antique weapons, you may find yourself asking, What Caliber Is It? Buying or inheriting an unmarked or rechambered weapon can be dangerous. A buyer should always question a weapon seller on the status of the weapon and it’s chambering to avoid damaging the barrel or incurring bodily damage. In this week’s article reflection, we discover the value of chamber casting. When repairing, trading or purchasing a weapon, you will eventually come upon an unmarked barrel.
Even if the weapon does have a marking, it is always best to inspect the weapon with an unfired casing to ensure that it has the right markings. It’s a good practice to ensure all weapons have both the correct markings as well as a cartridge
Even if the weapon does have a marking, it is always best to inspect the weapon with an unfired casing to ensure that it has the right markings. It’s a good practice to ensure all weapons have both the correct markings as well as a cartridge