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This Sterly is for sale on GB as a "Conversation Piece". Any thoughts on what could have caused this? PS. Item Number 1104742973
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Re: Kaboom

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Obviously an overpressure. Using the wrong powder?
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Talk about having to change your pants!!! Wowzer!
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Re: Kaboom

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Tempted, but that replacement forend is a deal killer :D
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Re: Kaboom

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Maybe a 12 gauge Sterlingworth with a 20 gauge shell dropped in and stopped at the forcing cone?
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jolly bill wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:31 pm Maybe a 12 gauge Sterlingworth with a 20 gauge shell dropped in and stopped at the forcing cone?
That would certainly do it.
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Re: Kaboom

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Simply, the pressure generated by the shell exceeded the "hoop strength" of the barrel breech. I don't think it was an obstruction (stuck wad or undersize shell lodged in the forcing cone, etc) as I don't see any semblance of a bulge ahead of the blown out section in the pic. More likely a gross overcharge of powder. frank
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