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eaglesnest said:Is sort of interesting though, a 1894 without the loading gate.. Was there a reason for the 1894 action instead of the model 39?
Crossbolt Safety came out about 1984.Ballplayer said:Both of those rifles are described as 80's model yet they both have cross-bolt safety's is that correct. I thought those came out in the 90's ?
The 39 uses the lever to prop the bolt closed and the takedown feature adds some more weakness for higher-pressure ammo. No wonking big rectangular locking block like on the bigger actions. What ultimately holds the bolt shut are the two receiver bosses on either side of the lever at the pivot point. It's adequate for regular .22 LR and after the bolt design mod, .22 LR high-speeds, but not for .22 Mag.eaglesnest said:Is sort of interesting though, a 1894 without the loading gate.. Was there a reason for the 1894 action instead of the model 39?