55,337 was not in th e serialization book but we found that there are records on the gun so Mike is going to order a letter. That will be determinative.
Bill, I'm a little wary of putting shells in a gun where there is a loose fit in the chamber. Seems to me there is a substantial possibility of blow back. Most of these old guns are a little loose on the breach face anyway and I think that might make it worse. Powder flashing on a person's arm can't be good.
By the way, the latest issue of DGJ came today with another Sherman Bell article testing some real old beater damascus guns. As usual, he went to 18,000psi and parts were flying off and wood cracking but all the barrels held, even on the cheap Belgium clunkers. Hmmm, maybe I should get some of those 1 3/8oz 1500fps superdooper pheasant loads for this season and see what happens.
In truth, I have a lightweight upland 10 CH ( 2 frame) and I bought a case of 1 1/4 5's from Morris and Alex. Looking forward to the season.
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