OK, here goes, YES, the chokes have been worn out of some guns.
I am talking about some OLD guns. I have seen side by sides that can almost cut your finger on the choke end. Whether is was from shooting or cleaning, I do not know. These barrels were made of soft steel or iron. In fact I know of one gun that was practically cyl/cyl and when made was full/full. The current owner had hunted with if with great success and decided to retire the gun and get a new one. Of course since his old gun was full/full that is what he bought. He he he, he either missed or shredded the bird. Had to have her opened up.
Mike

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