Well, ya see, Hunter Arms evidently didn't see the need to make things more complex than needed, but rather simple rugged and working. The more parts the more liability for breakage. I have six Elsies and have had zero problems with the locks.

The Elsie R frame I posted has only two screw heads in the bridle and if you look closely you will see the impressions in the wood. One is in the dark spot upper right: the other is obvious. The dark spot is where a little lube got on the wood and notice it is the shape of the bridle being closely fitted against the wood. So I would call that pretty good inletting work especially in a gun that costs far less. wink

What's the need for the wood being inletted into the pierced bridle anyway?

Last edited by 2holer; 07/22/13 02:28 AM.