Bob Wright
Hawkeye
Notice the barrel stub on this gun?
Slight benefit is that it directs the blast (and soot and lubricant) forward towards the muzzle. The advantage is that, unlike SA guns with top straps, the cylinder doesn't get all cruddy, and the shooter's hands stay cleaner while reloading.
Bob Wright
Slight benefit is that it directs the blast (and soot and lubricant) forward towards the muzzle. The advantage is that, unlike SA guns with top straps, the cylinder doesn't get all cruddy, and the shooter's hands stay cleaner while reloading.
Bob Wright
