[eastcoasttraps]

I have a 12 ga. Shattuck Side Snap shotgun..late 1800's,, early 1900's Does anyone know if this was made to shoot black powder shotgun shells.. or am I OK shooting modern low brass shtogun shells out of it? I googled this shotgun.. and cannot find any info stating that this was made for the old style black powder shotgun shells.

I have never shot this shotgun yet..and want to see if this was made to shoot black powder shotgun shells only.

Any info on this gun would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Woods walker]

They were made by Iver Johnsn I think. A good gunsmith should be able to tell you id it can be safely fired with modern ammo.

 

[eastcoasttraps]

Yes.. gunsmith aside..I appreciate the input..but does anyone know if they took a black powder shot gun shell?

 

[eight bore]

Shattuck merged with Iver Johnson, to produce handguns. I have not seen a Shattuck shotgun that wasn't a Damascus barrel. No way I would shoot smokeless factory ammo. Specially prepared reloads after a Gunsmith's bill of health only.