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Romulus · May 6, 2005, 11:23 AM

Can't speak for all of "abroad" or all of Europe. But in Italy, a land of excellent gunmakers, the 12 gauge is referred to as "calibro 12." So the numerical designation remains the same. I just went to the H&H website and funny thing is "caliber" is still spelled with a C.

May 6, 2005, 11:23 AM	#33
Romulus Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2001 Location: Kettle Moraine country Posts: 897	Can't speak for all of "abroad" or all of Europe. But in Italy, a land of excellent gunmakers, the 12 gauge is referred to as "calibro 12." So the numerical designation remains the same. I just went to the H&H website and funny thing is "caliber" is still spelled with a C. __________________ I knew Thomas Jefferson, he was a friend of mine...Governor Clinton, you're no Thomas Jefferson Ti faccio vedere come muore un italiano