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Last edited by Daryl Hallquist; 11/28/21 10:19 AM.
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Sometimes they were sold with spare locks, probably so you didn’t have to work so hard by taking it apart to enjoy the view.
Best,
Ted
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Ted, I remember seeing these guns with spare locks. Never had an opportunity to afford one at the time. Also, saw a very nice one with the locks missing. Taking the locks out is done in less than a minute with no tools.
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I would think fairly reliable, stout parts, simple v spring.
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It was sort of a joke, Daryl, goes along with the Purdey guy not caring how hard his gun was to close, as he didn’t close it.
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Ted
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I love drop locks and trigger plate actions.
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Ted, I thought you were kidding, but some don’t know about these things. As I recall, most of the guns I have seen with spare locks were double rifles. They also used the droplock design in their Ovundo over/under.
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I hope you have as much fun with that gun as I did Daryl! It’s a great gun that isn’t so nice you feel bad about taking it hunting.
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Daryl: Thanks for sharing that. What a wonderful gun--and fantastic photos. Gil
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It is identical to my Droplock built in 1911. Mine is missing the barrels. The price quoted to rebarrel it is more than a decent new car. So I keep it as a barrel-less curio.
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