Quote Originally Posted by Calif-Steve View Post
"They saw extensive use in WWI and in WWII" you sure about that? They were rear guard guns: drivers, cooks, etc., guns not intended to be used. Not intended for front line units or troops at all. Not sure they saw any WWII use, just not sure, mind you. Handload and very light handloads at that. Good luck with this one.
I have to agree with Calif-Steve, they saw no use by front line troops in either war though they were used by colonial troops outside of main battle regions in the 1914 - 1918 War. I have never seen one with a bad bore but have only seen about 50 or 60 over the years. Mine has a near perfect bore while the exterior shows heavy wear to the metal and wood finish.