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[–] rhythmisaprancer@kbin.social 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Nothing about this looks safe ☠️ but I guess it was really about the load, not about the velocity.

[–] Delphia@lemmy.world 18 points 2 years ago (2 children)

IIRC they banned them in the US because they were too good at "hunting" waterfowl.

[–] LillyPip@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Oh wow, that’s like a cannon! I thought you’d have to get your ducks in a row, but nope.

e: I can’t spell

[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Damm yo

[–] setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Looks like paper shells loaded with lots of shot were the default ammunition.

I’m going to guess that chamber pressure would be quite low. It seems no more dangerous than firing a normal shotgun really.