Originally Posted By: peevedoff
Purdey double bite snap patent was N:o 1104/1863 which shows in drawings an early thumb hole action with the opening lever pivoted on the action bar.

Markus


You are of course correct. I am beginning to think the patent may be for the the opening system. Some great pics in Crudington & Baker but I can not find the patent number for the Purdey thumb opener.


Firearms imports, consignments


[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]