Gunman-

Interesting point:

"Matting, file cutting, etc., can be used to hide the fact that the rib is not as true or well struck up as it could be as you will see on many lower end older hammer guns and cheap boxlocks."

That probably explains it -- it saved time and money.

Thanks for sharing.

OWD

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