I'm not sure what Chuck means by "load up" but the doll's head on the Lefever is also the location of the locking lug. So the doll's head, rib and barrels are held DOWN, by the locking bolt, when closed. Therefore, preventing forward barrel movement, by the doll's head(on a Lefever Syracuse) is a secondary function. Remove the doll's head and the barrels would fall open. No doubt they are complicated to machine and fit but I think they look classy and the one on the Lefever has a real function.

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