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To: W.

WOAH... from a museum maybe? 8^)


23 posted on 06/07/2023 4:48:16 PM PDT by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: Chode

Yeah, an oddity from the early 1900’s, the top half slid backwards on the frame under recoil about a half-inch to cock the hammer and turn the cylinder. It would also kick out the fired cases, one at a time. The Brits sure came up with some unique designs...


24 posted on 06/08/2023 12:50:32 AM PDT by W. (Biden, America's Piss Boy--His finest hour!)
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