We don't often disagree, 2-P, but I'll make an exception, in this case. If the doll's head, or rib extension on a H grade Syracuse lefever(for example) were removed, what would keep the barrels from falling open?? Assuming the hammers were cocked, of course. It would be the same as when you're holding the top lever open, wouldn't it?

I can't imagine why anyone would think the doll's head would "hold the barrels down". However, in the case of the gun we're talking about, the doll's head does, indeed, hold the barrels down. Not because it is a doll's head shape but because that's where the locking lug is. Have you looked at a Lefever, 2-piper?

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