Great conversation. Thanks guys.
My reason for asking is I have an original '42 smoothbore barrel that took a lot of polishing to bring back to life and I want to make sure it is still safe to shoot and I really don't want to risk destroying my stock and lock. I'm thinking hose clamping it to a 2X4 with a screw through the tang then putting the breech end inside a tire with the muzzle end laying on the tire then setting another tire on top of it to hold it down. Double charge with 2 balls and ignite with cannon fuze. If nothing else it may result in an impressive explosion.
I will add that it is a shortened barrel so that should reduce it pressure somewhat.
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