Where the gun was manufactured in 1911 and the latest design of the replaceable bolt plate and bolt was a production change in 1910, I find myself wondering why the gun would even have left Meriden with the older style in the first place. And, if it was customary to replace it on each gun sent back to the factory (at no charge) after it was put into production, why this gun didn't receive that upgrade before it was sent out to fill the order.........?
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