Rem 40x: Like you, I have not found cocking on the flush to be simple or efficient (at least yet). I might be able to develop something with my non-rebounding Lang, but that Smith is a handful, especially the left-side hammer. Per David Williamson here, this particular variant is the 2nd type of bar-action used at Fulton (where the hammers dip below line-of-sight) and they have substantial springs (at least this one does!).

In looking at my earlier photography, the width of that Elsie action is substantial as well. "Sweeping" them both with one motion to cock them would take a far-larger (& stronger) set of hands than I currently posess.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 08/12/24 06:26 PM.