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Unread 01-23-2015, 12:10 PM   #6
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The bolt design from the introduction of the hammer less gun in 1888 featured a 12 1/2 degree angle for locking. This did not change over the course of production. The design changes with the replaceable bite and later the stepped bite were to allow the parts to be fitted and repaired faster.
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