Hammer Gun Top Action Levers

[Bruce Day]

While interesting, a curved top lever does not necessarily allow the breech to be opened with the right hammer cocked.

[Wild Skies]

Wonder why then that the fishtail toplever was devised if not to allow opening with the right hammer cocked? They sure do add a lot of character though, eh?

[Bindlestiff]

It was demonstrated to me one day that the fishtail lever was easier to operate if you are left handed than the traditional straight lever. The person who demonstrated this was of the opinion that was the reason for the fishtail lever, because not all Parkers will open with the right hammer cocked.

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

Wonder why then that the fishtail toplever was devised if not to allow opening with the right hammer cocked? They sure do add a lot of character though, eh?

I myself think that my fishtail guns are classier.

[Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile)]

Try cocking the hammers after opening the action. I tried several and all the fishtails allowed cocking after opening. The straight levers would not cock.

Brad

[George M. Purtill Member #28]

Originally Posted by Brad Bachelder

Try cocking the hammers after opening the action. I tried several and all the fishtails allowed cocking after opening. The straight levers would not cock.

Brad

Brad
My fishtail hammer 10 is in your outbox- try it!!!

[Parker Bachelder (Brad's Profile)]

already shipped, but I did when we tested it. It worked.

Brad

[B. Dudley]

What is the frame size of the gun that you have pictured not opening? TPS mentions that No. 1 frame guns seem to not want to open when cocked.

[Bruce Day]

2 Frame

[Jack Kuzepski]

My #3 frame 10 ga will not open after being cocked. It will cock after opening though. Gotta love that fishtail!

Jack Kuzepski