I am shooting 12 gauge 2 1/2 inch B&P low pressure loads in it. They are not black powder. You are right about cycling the action with your grip hand, it is very unnatural, but it does work slick.

It is a well made gun, much as the rifle. Andrew Burgess had hundreds more firearm patents than John Browning. He was a very innovative man and most of all the Marlin patents used today are from Burgess.

Some people get all warm and fuzzy to go hunting with their dogs, I get the same buzz from my choice of old guns...

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