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Interesting information on the calibers, Mike. Here, it could be anything up to 20mm. Interestingly different laws above and below the 49th.
Of course, here, no matter what caliber it was, it would be a restricted handgun, registered and could only be shot at approved ranges by someone so qualified.

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Very convoluted reasons for some our firearms Laws & Regs.
The .50 cal thing is (I believe) why the modern .50 Cal handguns & cartridges were/are designed as a true .500" diameter bullet versus the common .510" found in rifle calibers.
As to outsized rifle and gun bore size? As far as I know it is defined as "particularly suitable for sporting purposes"; which determination is up to the Bureau of ATF&E. To wit; the .700 H&H is acceptable because it is a hunting caliber.
I know there are people here that make, own, & shoot 20mm though I don't know if those are a special permit/licence Class III type of deal.
- Mike

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