I think there might have been some confusing information conveyed earlier on in this post. 
 
Chambers should measure 2-5/8" long in your gun.  The intended shell length would have been 2-3/4".  The 1/8" shorter chamber was to create a better gas seal which was intended to help with shot performance.   
 
To my knowledge, there never was a 2-5/8" shell.  True 2.5" long chambers in this time period was an English thing.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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