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Originally Posted by propliner
No, the trigger disconnect will not allow the trigger to release the hammer unless the action is within 1-2mm from being closed. The cartridge case was a good 8-10mm out of the chamber when it fired.
Also, the hammer/pin geometry won't allow them to connect when the gun is that far out of battery.
I believe the RCMP gun expert testified that he fired 26 rounds of Mr. Stanley's ammo in testing. Not a lot.
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If he only fired 26 and and had 1 dud as he called it and another that blew the case apart causing a jam then it's good odds he would have had a hangfire. Maybe he gave up too soon.