[Nick de Guerre]

Still no.

A man-made "thing" abused beyond it's operating tolerances isn't evidence of design failure.

To get to the point that a rib extension has been stressed means not just lots of firing, but firing WAY out of spec loads. A well cared for Parker, Lefever or other well made make will operate indefinitely shooting WHATEVER number of [proper] shells, if accompanied by good maintainence/inspection/adjustment and replacement of key springs.

Abusing one says nothing about it's 'normal function.'

Amended quote: "With proper use, where the gun is not fired with 'pipe bomb' loads, and is inspected and adjusted for normal wear...Lefever's will not go off face."

NDG