German Drilling , Suhl built in 1926, 16ga(65mm) x 16ga(65mm) x 6.5x58R Sauer. Weaver 1x4x20mm, it has a 4x Hensoldt scope in claw mounts that work well also but are too high to use coyote calling and not enough FOV.

1941 Husqvarna 51 12ga (65mm) 7/8th oz. ITX handloads

1955 French Darne 12ga (65mm) 5 lb. 15 oz all steel and walnut.


Our ancestors were never at a disadvantaged by their weaponry, the quality of the ammo held them back some.