This is my challenge...

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

I can bridge the Lang with my thumb. With practice, I might even get pretty good at it (maybe). The Elsie is a different story (as can be seen here) and my thumb is simply not long enough. This early Smith makes a fine target gun and would be dandy on waterfowl (and even over pointing dogs). Beyond that, however, it will tough to use it "safely" IMHO.

If I do happen to use it for upland work (which is a bit silly, it weighs almost 8-lbs) I'll likely only cock one hammer at a time.

Last edited by Lloyd3; 08/15/24 11:50 AM.