Karl,
I used factory ammo purchased at a chain sporting goods store about one month ago.
Poor photos the primer strikes are no deeper than what my Glock, Colt, Walther P-38 and so on spit out.
The breech face and the firing pin opening are the same as my 1916 DWM and are not damaged.
I guess I'm not sure how the pistol would fire "out of battery" but I am willing to listen. I took the pistol apart, cleaned it and inspected every part before I shot it and there was not any damage at that point. I am the only one that shot the pistol and didn't notice any issues when firing it. I only found the damage upon returning to my home when I went to clean the pistol. I am in agreement that it may have just been a breech that had weakened or something else.
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