[gcbailey]

The guns may hold up, but what happens if and when they don't? I don't think it is worth the risk of the gun and possibly myself to tempt fate. For that reason, I use RST shells that are the proper length and pressure for an old gun. I have a few guns made before 1900 and absolutely love using them. The RST shells are a bit more than standard shells, but they are safe, hit just as well, and smell AMAZING in those paper hulls.