Joseph Lang & Son

[ZX9RCAM]

I've let my subscription lapse, but you might want to check
Blue Book of Guns

This is why I was asking if there was a model name.

 

[nathan.whynott]

I've let my subscription lapse, but you might want to check
Blue Book of Guns

This is why I was asking if there was a model name.

There's not at least from what I can tell. I tried to post as many pictures as I could of it to help people identify it.

 

[single stack]

You can measure the chamber length by yourself.
Cut a 3” strip of stiff cardboard or an old credit card to the width of the chamber opening. Slid the strip in slowly until you feel resistance. Mark the strip, remove and measure.
The resistance is the beginning of the forcing cone.
2 1/2” shot shotgun shells can be had at RST. Sadly curre out of stock.

RSTShells

Shotgun Shotshell Manufacturer

www.rstshells.com

You can even choose 2” low pressure shells designed for Damascus barrels.
I use to cut down factory shells, reduce the payload and roll crimp closed.
Lastly, be aware that the shotgun shell length refers to the fired length.

 

[nathan.whynott]

Just had a smith look at it and said the barrels are steel and should do 2 3/4 all day

 

[Army 1911]

Note that the tempering of pre-WW2 steel isn't as good as today.

 

[mountainbull]

If in doubt shoot 1 3/4 shorty 12ga shells, the pressure is low and they will eject fine.
12ga or any gauge black powder shells are very easy too make yourself.
Start with a modern hull, cut down to 2 1/2", load black powder or pyrodex, insert a cardboard disc then the shot. Cover that with another cardboard disc and seal with hot glue.
The discs and load data are available online, Dixie gun should have it all