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March 20, 2009
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Hello,
While working on my survey I was sent these images of a Model 1892 rifle in Australia. For some reason the receiver has been altered with a cut out on both sides at the top. Does anybody have any idea of why this might have been done?
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
April 23, 2012
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Possibly for ease of single shot loading?. I guess with rear lock up and still plenty side strength for the bolt , it would be OK for low pressure loading. ??
April 23, 2012
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I shoot Levers and all actions , single shot , myself , as it allows me leeway in bullet seating, to extend Cartridge overall length longer than the limiting factor of action Feed length , for the best accuracy from that chamber. As a general rule , length with the bullet almost touching lands provides the best accuracy
However even with my clumsy fingers, I will not be trying the pictured receiver cut out method on any of my guns!!
Instead of crimping I use tight neck tension on the bullet, This method also makes brass length trimming for uniformity for crimp un-nessessary.
Of course not practicle for hunting
Phil
