Originally Posted By: WildCattle
Hi Raimey,
As for the top lever stop, it might be explained by the fact that the Helice lockup system was adjustable for wear, and that hitting the stop meant that the adjustment had to be redone.
Best regards,
WC-


The top lever on my ca. 1950s version does not engage the stop, even with a crisp closing, but can be pushed over to contact the stop once the gun is closed. I wouldn't want to hazard a guess if the action was put back on face at some point in the past.

Such a long, long time to be gone, and a short time to be there.