Bloody good question!!!!
Im wondering if the chemicals in Wild West BP are different to today's?
probably wrong but just a thought!
Another question to add, would the powder have been the same in all firearms? Would there be the same risk in say a shot gun or rifle (even a cartridge one)?
Keith
"This year will go down in history. For the first time a civilized nation has full gun registration. Our streets will be safer, our Police more efficient, and the world will follow our lead into the future". Quote - Adolf Hitler, 1935.