Originally Posted By: postoak
They also shot a lot of game that was not flying.


I couldn't agree more. When a lot of these full/full guns were made market hunting was still legal and was an accepted way of earning a living. Shooting sitting game with close chokes was very effective and precise aiming was possible with such chokes thereby allowing for head shots which damaged less meat and rendered game shot in this manner more desirable and commanded higher demand/prices.