late 1800's Crescent 410 ga shotgun

[mccoyseant]

Why do you guys think I said to ask a gun dealer first?

[mart]

We have many people that join and are only here a very short time and we have others that stay and read and learn !!  We emphasize the safety aspects for those that do not hang around long as well as those that do !! We would like to think that one would do as you said and ask an expert but that may not be the case !! Perhaps they remember that someone said they could shoot that round in a 410. but not remember the rest of what you said !! I would hate to think what could happen if someone took todays high powered 45 cal. round and put it in an old gun !!  Ballistics have come a long way since the days of that gun !! It may seem like we are over doing it but better to do that than have an accident.
Perhaps by reading it from several of us they will not try it !!  Some things are just better left to experts !!

[sugarcube5419]

mart makes a valid point.

If one doesn't have valid information to add, then they are on the learning side.  Even an expert can learn, and most are on the other side--for sure we have lots to learn in this country about guns.

[cogar]

Some say yes, ... many say no, ...... but most are only guessing. Read their comments, to wit:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486458

All I will say is, ...... if you fear for your life from an attacker ..... and all you got is your .410 .... and a couple .45 cartridges, ...... well then ...... 

Or you can buy yourself a new pistol that is specifically made to shoot both.

Smith & Wesson Governor .410 bore/.45LC/.45 ACP Revolver
http://cheaperthandirt.com/blog/?p=5986

[mart]

Thats a really wierd looking pistol !! I think if I were S&W I would have extended that barrel length a bit !!

[cogar]

That pistol makes for a really great "sidearm" for farmers, ranchers, hunters and fishermen ....... cause its a great "snake killer".

I use to be an avid Brook Trout fisherman and I always carried my Colt 4" .357 Python with me with half the chambers loaded with "shotshells"

[mart]

I always wanted a Snake Charmer,, forgot who made them !!  Think they  are outlawed now !!