Check Hook Question

Dave Miles · 06-15-2009, 03:56 PM

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

Autumn Daze · 06-15-2009, 04:05 PM

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 · 06-15-2009, 04:26 PM

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. :-)

Autumn Daze · 06-15-2009, 04:49 PM

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 · 06-15-2009, 05:08 PM

Blah - blah - blah . . .

Austin W Hogan · 06-15-2009, 07:48 PM

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