Originally Posted by Ted Schefelbein
There are a few 2” chamber English guns running around that were proofed for 1 1/8 loads, same as the 2 1/2” chamber guns. That doesn’t seem to qualify as flimsy.

Best,
Ted

And there is at least one really beautiful S&W out there that was rechambered to 2.75" And then reproofed at some ridiculous load that I do not recall. Which only goes to show how even English proofs can be a bit (choose your own adjective).

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