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I believe the plugs on the side of the barrels are made of platinum? Can someone validate this? As I was informed, they are "supposed" to blow out if there is a significant amount of pressure? Generally, the lower quality guns did not have this feature.
yes, those are platinum blow out plugs, and yes - generally a sign of a better gun.

My 14 bore is a decent grade some engraving , "fine London Twist" barrels but as nicely as it is finished- no plugs
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