question on forager class

[voodoo child]

ive noticed this class in the GAF rules but the description is kind of vague in regards to what shotguns are allowed so can someone please give me some examples of what shotguns are allowed thanks in advance.

[Drydock]

Single shot with ejectors (H&R Topper) Double barrel without ejectors (any CAS standard SxS double) or lever action (1887)

[voodoo child]

what about the period slide actions     and i have another question   the wild west showmen used smoothbore rifles with shot shells similar 2 modern snakeloads would a gun like this be considered a shotgun or rifle in GAF.

[Drydock]

No slide/pump/trombone allowed.  A technical limitation independent of time period.

A smoothbore single shot or double could be used in forager, the best example being the M1881 trapdoor "forager" 20 ga.  BUT! As we use CAS spec ammo, we have a Minimum bore of 20 required, max of 10. This would preclude the use of the various  modern .410 smoothbore lever rifles.  I suppose  you could use one of these as a rifle in the "Militia" class, but would be limited to single projectile ammo.

[voodoo child]

now that you mention the '81 forager it reminded me of the qustions i had on that model      1) what kind of sights did it have  & 2) since it was basically a 20 ga carbine did it have the saddle ring & bar.

[Drydock]

No sights, just a bead on the muzzle like most shotguns.  No saddle ring.  It was largly made up of "condemned" (non Milspec but still servicable) items accumulated at Springfield armoury.    http://www.trapdoorcollector.com/m81.html