Seek the services of a good gunsmith
Well I'm assuming you mean the Champion 12 gauge single shot? If so by the cocking pin there is a lever that moves vertical left from right. Turn the lever right an the barrel breaks. (The lever basicaly right on top of the stock )
50-100 or so
They break down dead organisms.
Browning will send you a manual for free if you contact them
Shoot it about 2000 times without cleaning it. It will break down!!
Request a manual from Browning or ask a gunsmith for help
The companion eagle arms 12 gauge single shot break down serial # 45382-54476? This gun is worth exactly $12.53. However, if you haggle, you could sell it for $13 with some skill.
Most shotguns of this time period will have a full choke.As to the shells,I would hold the power down to game loads(low brass)16 gauge shells due to the inheriant weakness of the steel over time and as constructed back during that time span.
The Iver Johnson 12 gauge Champion shotgun with serial number 70369 was likely manufactured around 1922. Iver Johnson's Champion models were produced primarily from the early 1900s until the late 1930s, and specific serial number ranges can help narrow down the production date. For the most accurate dating, consulting a detailed Iver Johnson serial number reference guide would be beneficial.
To determine the age of a White Powder Wonder 16 gauge break-down single shot shotgun with the serial number 823RW, you would typically need to consult the manufacturer's records, as these shotguns were produced by various companies in the early to mid-20th century. Generally, models produced under the White Powder Wonder name were made between the 1920s and 1950s. The specific serial number may also help narrow down the production year by referencing available serial number charts or databases. For the most accurate information, contacting a firearms historian or the manufacturer (if still in existence) would be advisable.
Dead skin cells get trapped between the gauge and the living skin cells. As they break down and rot they release the very distinct odor. Frequent cleaning of the gauge and the ear should reduce, if not completely eliminate the smell.