Hi again!
In my conversations with various authors and members of his family, I have learned a great deal about Mr. Williams. I also have, without sounding too pompous, acquired a fair amount of knowledge of firearms and ammunition during my 45 years of shooting - and I am still learning!
Examples: I designed and loaded the first (test shells) 0.410. 28 gauge, 12 gauge 'Pigeon Special' and 53 gram 12 gauge Magnum shells for Lyalvale, UK, in the kitchen of my home! (big head!!!)
My question folks:
You all know about 'excessive headspace' - OK?.
Could the young Marshall Williams, who was always tinkering about with guns and ammunition, have experienced the violent kick of an arm with excessive headspace? And, later on, during his 'contract' at Caledonia Prison Farm, come up with the idea of harnessing this 'energy'?
Comments please.
Regards from UK.
Alan.