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So, what were American 12-gauge 2-5/8" paper shells intended for ..... 2-1/2" chambers? What American guns were those? By maker and model please ...... ?
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The main ones I can think of were the Winchester Model 1893 and the Spencer pumps. Here is a fairly light 12-gauge Parker Bros. made for 2 5/8 inch shells (sorry I didn't keep track of the original poster of this picture) --
I have seen record cards for Ansley H. Fox two barrel sets where the longer tighter choked set was ordered for 2 3/4 inch shells and the shorter more open choked barrels for 2 5/8 inch shells.
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Also, why did Savage routinely rechamber 12-gauge Foxes that were sent in for repair to 2-3/4" and reproof/stamp the barrels as such? If 2-5/8" chambers were intended for 2-3/4" shells, why not leave well enough alone?
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Probably lawyers!! That policy may have had more to do with 20-gauge guns originally chambered 2 3/8 inch intended for the 2 1/2 inch shells, and 16-gauge guns chambered 2 7/16 inch intended for the 2 9/16 inch shells.