Similar ads sold Winchesters and others. The concept of 'stronger than necessary' is a marketing ploy and has appeal even if blown guns aren't a common event.

Note that even with proof laws Burrard's books do include examples of burst guns, most attributed to obstructions.

Bad ammunition and careless shooting have wrecked many more guns than poor manufacture.

"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble