OK, I see now what's going on with this. I went back to the Parker book(s) and read all I could on the proofing. Wonder if other gun companies went to this much bother? Is anyone shooting L.C. Smith guns the same way? This certainly sheds a new light on some of these old guns that were considered wall hangers. I have a very early L.C. Smith gun that is nearly new in every respect. I cannot for the life of me figure out how it survived but it did and it's in pristine condition. I've always wanted to kill a spring gobbler with the gun. Hammer gun, Syracuse, 10 gauge, Quality 5 at least if not higher. It's not marked as to grade in any respect. I've owned over 500 L.C. Smith guns down through the years and I can say this one is about as good as the work is gonna get. The barrels weigh nine million pounds! I can't imagine after what I've read that light loads would hurt this gun. Thanks all, Jerry
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