Check Hook Question

[Dave Miles]

Just wondering, as I don't recall.
Did any of the Lifter guns have the check hook lug?

[Dave Suponski]

Ya Dave...Lifter guns in the 24.400 range started to have the longer frame and check hook.The first top action gun was(according to the order books) is 24.823

[Dave Miles]

Thanks Dave,
So, a very late lifter may have the check hook.
I have never seen a lifter with one, that's why I was asking.
I think I need one. :-)

[Dave Suponski]

Ya,I think you need one too! Lifters are great shooting guns and I think more convenient to open than top lever guns.

[Dean Romig]

Blah - blah - blah . . . :p

[Austin W Hogan]

The frame was lengthened, the check hook added, and the location of the cross bolt in the lock was changed at 24018 (first surviving) or a little before. The first few top actions did not have the doll's head, but room was soon found. The long , check hook lifter action opens at a touch, and is very convenient. I'll try to post a table of the s/n of check hook guns.
Best, Austin