Very Early Redesigned Forend Latch?
I came across #11009 a plain twist 12GA lifter that is from the end of the 1877 run. The interesting thing about this one is that it has the redesined forend latch. I am still a rank beginner and learning, but from my limited research this is a very early gun to have this feature. Has anyone heard of lifters with the older split pin latch being sent back to the factory and refit with the newer design?
Still in discussions with the owner so I have not got my hands on it yet to verify all details, but am interested in any thoughts anyone has.
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