RevolvingGarbage
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I bought this rifle today on a whim, and I would like to get some info on it. The pictures show that it was made in Spain (EIC Eibar Spain), and the caliber as listed on the top of the barrel as 9mm. .350 round balls seem like they would be a good fit with a standard wad, and the barrel is rifled.
The barrel is fairly long, but it has an obvious downward bend to it. I am planning to shoot it a bit, and if its all over the place I'm thinking about cutting it down to just in front of the band in the middle of the forestock. If it seems to shoot straight I want to leave it full length and give it some kind of decent sights, since as of now it just has a little teeny bead.
Has anyone seen or handled a similar rifle? Ideas as to its age?
Lastly, what is a good load of FFg for a rifle of this caliber? Can i use conicals with a patch?
The barrel is fairly long, but it has an obvious downward bend to it. I am planning to shoot it a bit, and if its all over the place I'm thinking about cutting it down to just in front of the band in the middle of the forestock. If it seems to shoot straight I want to leave it full length and give it some kind of decent sights, since as of now it just has a little teeny bead.
Has anyone seen or handled a similar rifle? Ideas as to its age?
Lastly, what is a good load of FFg for a rifle of this caliber? Can i use conicals with a patch?