Need help identifying a caliber

[David Sengelaub]

I have a falling block rifle that has no caliber info on the barrel. The chamber casting looks like it might be a 218 Bee with the shoulder pushed forward. Does anybody have any ideas and specs on such an animal?

 

[Dennis Sorensen]

There is a good chance it is a .218 Mashburn Bee. That was a popular cartridge in it's day...

http://www.ammo-one.com/wc218MasburnBee.html

 

[chuck furniss]

I have a falling block rifle that has no caliber info on the barrel. The chamber casting looks like it might be a 218 Bee with the shoulder pushed forward. Does anybody have any ideas and specs on such an animal?

Possibly an ackley bee.

Chuck.

 

[David Sengelaub]

Thanks guys I think Dennis has it nailed as a MasburnBee. Every measurement of the chamber casting is within one or two thousands of the specs for the MasvurnBee. The Ackley Bee has a longer neck and is a lot longer overall.

Thanks again

Dave