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Started by Gripmaker, April 23, 2006, 09:21:13 PM

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Gripmaker

April 23, 2006, 09:21:13 PM
Who was the first American gun manufacturer to utilize the transfer bar safety system? An extra "Hurrah!" for anyone who can tell me the Model.

A hint: It wasn't Ruger.

Sam Perfye

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April 24, 2006, 09:36:21 PM
Sir, I think it was Colt, the '71 Open-top if I'm not mistaken.
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RattlesnakeJack

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April 24, 2006, 09:52:18 PM
Iver Johnson is my guess - don't know the model ...
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Gripmaker

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April 24, 2006, 10:33:08 PM
Congratulations Jack! Iver Johnson is was and the model was the Safety Hammerless which started production in 1895. I inspected one of these at a local gunshop just last week and was amazed at what I found. The piece seemed to be in good shape except the bolt would not lock up and allowed the cylinder to move at the most inoportune time.  That I am aware of, Colt didn't actually produce a transfer bar system on any of their guns.  HOWEVER, I have been known to have been wrong in the past.

Sam Perfye

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April 27, 2006, 06:39:02 PM
Sorry, I was mistaken. The Colt had a frame mounted firing pin but no transfer bar. I'll stand an extra turn on guard duty, and the first round at the sutlers. Al.
Raise the Black Flag and ride hard boys, Our cause is just and our enemies our many.
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