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I think he sent me a picture of the bottom of the receiver also. Will try to post it tomorrow from a real computer instead of my phone.

OK. It was NOT an early 1903. It was a Remington 1903A3. According to the serial number it is from 1943. The brass is still in the chamber. He is going to try to pull it on Saturday when he has more time (he has a very long workday, with a 2-hour one-way commute).

That was my first thought. I'll admit I'm not a modern gun guy (if you can call a 1903 "modern"). The most modern technology I own is a replica of an 1860 Colt, and all my other guns are flintlocks. So, I really didn't know what to tell him. I just sent him an email asking about the serial number and any other details.

I got this email from my uncle last night. He lives in Arizona, so I have no idea how bad his injuries are, other than what he said in his email. However, it sounds like his safety glasses did their job. He is one of the most cautious guys I have ever met, so I'm sure the problem wasn't with his handloads. Anybody have any ideas what might have happened?

Dave, I know we've talked a few times over on MLF about getting together to shoot, but I just haven't been able to make it happen with my medical problems. Well, I finally (knock on wood) am done with all the surgeries. I had my last one in October, and I hope to be going back to work in another week or so. We should try to get together sometime this spring. I tried finding some info online about GSBPA, but there isn't much out there. When is the next shoot?

I'm one of those guys who really doesn't shoot much besides muzzleloaders. I feel like I'm cheating when I shoot a percussion gun...never mind anything with rifling.