Ouch!

Sisco · October 13, 2002, 02:07 PM

Went down to the gunshop to hang out after returning from the range this morning and this caught my eye.
It was a Universal (made in Spain) 12ga side by side. According to the story the shooter was using reloads and apparently shot a squib load that left the wad in the barrel. Next round was its last.
Was told the shooter had injuries to his thumb but is otherwise OK. The gun has been donated for use at hunter safety programs.

Sisco · October 13, 2002, 02:09 PM

Another view

Dave McC · October 13, 2002, 03:14 PM

Once again,the bbl MUST be checked when we hear an unusual report.

Glad the shooter is still with us, some aren't...

OkieCruffler · October 13, 2002, 07:49 PM

I saw a single shot Western Field that looked like that once. Ever since then I've always looked down my barrels before loading. Maybe that's why I never took to a pump.

October 13, 2002, 07:49 PM	#4
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	I saw a single shot Western Field that looked like that once. Ever since then I've always looked down my barrels before loading. Maybe that's why I never took to a pump. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

October 13, 2002, 03:14 PM	#3
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Once again,the bbl MUST be checked when we hear an unusual report. Glad the shooter is still with us, some aren't...