And onward

Lenghtened the top tang, added the rear upright, converted to coil spring.
The upright also allows the use of a stock through-bolt! Yippee!


Same with action open and hammer cocked.
And NO, it is NOT a short barrel, only a piece of solid shafting to help work out the extractor and breech block face.
I inclined the block mortise a bit to give a little camming action, as per a High-wall (1885)


Will be away for a week so y'all get a rest.

Dumb, but learning...Prof Em, BSc(ME), CAE (FYI)