1879 Remington Lee Photos, etc. (Warning! LOTS of big photos)

[jmoore]

#10

I like the quick detach striker assembly! It is securely locked in place until removal is required, but merely needs a cartridge rim or similar to rotate the lock (just forward of the cocking piece) clockwise about 1/6 turn and free the unit.

Note the small stud protruding from the bottom of the bolt body. This stud acts as bearing surface for the cocking cam.


#11

A close-up of an enduring feature: the Lee sidewall "ejector stud". In this first iteration, the ejector appears to be pressed into place. Later on, the more familiar ejector screw will perform the same function- a replaceable hard point upon which the case being removed will impact when the bolt is operated in a vigorous fashion.

The large non-spring loaded extractor is also the bolt stop! It impacts a curved surface inboard of the RH locking face. All these years, and there's no damage. Satisfactory, I reckon. The area in question can be seen in semi-profile above.

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