This rifle was thrown out for consideration a couple of years ago, but we never really figured out who was responsible. Maybe some new insights now?
Again, no complete rifle shots! (Must be a mental defect...)
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About the only conclusion reached at the time was that the S/N location was poorly placed due to the proximity of the hardened L/H locking recess. (As per Captain Laidler)
The really cobbled bit in the next post...