GT, I think it was? But back then, many inventors overbuilt on purpose. If I remember correctly, John Browning purposely built them 20% stronger than he thought an owner would reload for. Since this was just after black powder and smokeless were the on-going experiement, inventors were still leery of under-gunning the pistol in strength.
Just my feeling on it,
Ed
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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