The liners did get wet. Small areas of the liner got wet. Maybe 20 square inches in each case.

I am thinking about dissecting the two trunk cases - an old British canvas case and a Jeff's Outfitters leather case. Then posting the pictures here of their construction. The British case was in very poor but usable condition.

My shooting student Joe Wood recommended I send the Americase back to the factory and pay them to reline it.

Am also considering the mild steel test that Mike Campbell suggested as a possible test.

But the damage is done and I have time to decide what I am going to do.


I am glad to be here.