I just got a 20 gauge LC Smith, circa 1946. It appears to have been refinished at some point (it had blued lockplates!! polishing them off is the first thing I did). It looks to me like the head of the stock has been glasses, at least at the contact points. Everything seems tight and on face, maybe the slightest wiggle with the forend off, but just barely.

Should I be afraid to fire an occasional 1 ounce heavy game load? I frequently load a heavier shell in the left barrel whenever I hunt. I want to use the gun, and pheasants are on the menu right now so I would like the heavier shell as a back up.

Thanks,
CHAZ