Is it safe to shoot mordern ammo out of a Krupp steel barrels.
The gun is a C grade 12 gauge ser# 7982. Thanks Jim
Krup Barrels
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straightshooter
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When in doubt, take 'er to a qualified gunsmith for an inspection.
Certainly Krupp fluid steel barrels in good condition will have no problem digesting modern nitro powder shells. But, there's no way anyone on this or any other site can tell you if your barrels are safe, sight unseen.
At a bare minimum a detailed description including information on any dings, rust, pitting (chambers, bores, and/or exterior), evidence of barrels being shortened, chambers lengthened, chokes honed - any similar info or observations - all would help arrive at an opinion.
Even with all the above and, ideally, some pictures, the best anyone can offer is an opinion. It wouldn't be smart to consider advice on the safety of barrels over the internet from people who's qualifications you don't know, about a gun they've never seen.
Having said that, Krupp steel was among the highest quality available at the time. Chances are, if the barrels haven't been abused, that they are safe for modern nitro shells.
A good way to find out if any solder joints have failed over time is to remove the forend, open the action and separate the barrels from the receiver. Then hang the barrels on one finger by the hook. Flick the barrels with a fingernail on your other hand. Barrels with compromised solder connections will "buzz" while good barrels will ring like a bell.
Chances are your barrels are safe, but don't risk damaging an heirloom or hurting yourself until someone qualified has had a look at them. Also, consider using low pressure 2 1/2" shells, if possible. This will reduce the risk to both yourself and your Fox.
Certainly Krupp fluid steel barrels in good condition will have no problem digesting modern nitro powder shells. But, there's no way anyone on this or any other site can tell you if your barrels are safe, sight unseen.
At a bare minimum a detailed description including information on any dings, rust, pitting (chambers, bores, and/or exterior), evidence of barrels being shortened, chambers lengthened, chokes honed - any similar info or observations - all would help arrive at an opinion.
Even with all the above and, ideally, some pictures, the best anyone can offer is an opinion. It wouldn't be smart to consider advice on the safety of barrels over the internet from people who's qualifications you don't know, about a gun they've never seen.
Having said that, Krupp steel was among the highest quality available at the time. Chances are, if the barrels haven't been abused, that they are safe for modern nitro shells.
A good way to find out if any solder joints have failed over time is to remove the forend, open the action and separate the barrels from the receiver. Then hang the barrels on one finger by the hook. Flick the barrels with a fingernail on your other hand. Barrels with compromised solder connections will "buzz" while good barrels will ring like a bell.
Chances are your barrels are safe, but don't risk damaging an heirloom or hurting yourself until someone qualified has had a look at them. Also, consider using low pressure 2 1/2" shells, if possible. This will reduce the risk to both yourself and your Fox.
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