After a very long time searching to find an original untampered with Hepburn I could afford I found one in Florida from a gentleman and purchased it. He stated the barrel was a "sewer pipe" but the mechanics and overall appearance was good and the pictures show that. I won't know how bad it is till I get it and check it out. He also didn't know what chamber it was only it was a 40 cal. and a straight case. I am going to clean the barrel as best I can and upon figuring out the chamber I will shoot it and hope for acceptable accuracy. If that isn't possible I will contemplate either a rebore to say 44 cal or a liner. I don't want to alter it but I might have to. My other Hepburns have all been modified so I would like to keep this one original if possible. Advise on similar situations welcome...



JMH