Lithgow Question

**aqbill** · 10-30-2010 11:09 AM

Came across a nice looking Lithgow icon

on GunBroker but it looked as though there were three drill holes in the front of the receiver - right where the barrel would attach. Does this mean it's been scuttled, or is this normal. Can't figure out any purpose for the drill holes other than to make it a non-shooter.

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**Son** · 10-30-2010 12:27 PM

Can you post a pic of the holes?

**Baal** · 10-30-2010 02:47 PM

It's probably this one here...

**xa-coupe** · 10-30-2010 04:17 PM

Gas escape holes .. every one I have seen has them.

**aqbill** · 10-31-2010 11:05 AM

Yep, those are the ones! Thanks.

**RJW NZ** · 10-31-2010 04:32 PM

Safety holes to redirect gases in the event of a cartridge breach, er, don't put yer thumb over them. I hear the magazine likes to pop outas gases get sent downwards as well, smart bit of design.

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