Squib Damage

[xtriggerman]

  This old 5 screw Smith has 2 FMJ bullets in ahead of what you see of the third one that tried to jump out.  Must be a stuck powder charger or this was a odd ball load. Reason I think that is the lead bullet in the bore has a very deep seating groove impression on its nose. That level of weirdness suggests a 3 bullet load in one casing? IDK but I'm glad its not one of my guns but from a parts set I bought.

Edited May 30, 2021 by xtriggerman

[Omega]

More than likely a low/no charge on the first one, or two, and the shooter didn't notice so kept firing.

[Dirtshooter]

I don't think you could get 3 bullets in a case, never tried it but think it difficult to say the least.

 

I had a friend that did gunsmithing and he had a revolver barrel with 6 bullets stuck in the barrel, that some woman had shot. He took a band saw and cut it to show the bullets. Evidently they were very low powered. When I used to shoot USPSA matches we always were listening for a squib load and ready to yell STOP. As most of the guys reloaded it happened from time to time. Anytime you are shooting, especially at a range with others keep your ear tuned in to a pop instead of a bang. Be safe guys.