Bad deal. Thats one reason I prefer not to sell non-fliud steel guns. In all my years in business the only fluid steel guns that I have seen blow are from one or two reasons.
1. Obstuctions in the barrel
2. 12/20 bursts
I have been around a number of guns when the reloads were over charged and you know it, but the barrels or gun did not give way.
Sure lots of great guns out there that you can shoot that are non-fliud steel guns but I still do not feel good about it. You have to be extra careful on the loads.
There are always a group of guys that think if it fits in the chamber, then its ok
Just be super careful on these older guns and know you are taking the risk. One of my old friends had one let go, mangled his hand up bad. After that his hand was like a claw. Sad.
John
