There is nothing ugly at all about that gun of your Lagopus, different yes, ugly...far from it. Its charming and built at a time when everyone was trying to out think the next guy. Its a fabulous gun. Then again, I think the T. Woodward spiral spring is a beautiful, underrated action, its simplicity at its finest. I also think the Manufrance Ideal is one of the finest looking actions out there as well, some so called "traditionalist" find it to be an abomination.
I've always been a bit different though....I absolutely crave those ugly back action W&C Scotts with the crystal cocking indicators (aka "ship portholes) and all those ugly herons, swans, etc that they engraved on those things.... boy are they FUGLY ;-)
I have loaded up some low pressure rounds for the Reilly, a little IMR 800x, Federal gold medal hull, a windjammer wad holding 1 1/8 oz of shot, and primed with a winny 209, all of that producing only 4900 psi. :-)
Dustin
