Pictures in the listing show Norma 9.3x74R cartridges in the chamber and cartridge trap. Close inspection will show if either has been modified. But, that's a pretty snappy cartridge for a gun that's 116 years old. Perhaps that's why the stock was damaged and repaired. I have lots of Big Bores so there is no need for me to Max out the loading. I want to have fun shooting the rifle, not damaging it.