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I see it the same way, the lever is the opener
but don't understand why the block is big it is, anyway have never seen something like this before

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For some reason the Snider action springs to my mind, but instead of tilting this one is sliding the whole bolt/action.
One thing for sure, plenty of access for fat gloved hands to get those tiny cartridges into the chamber!
And thanks once again Lancaster on your never ending quest to educate us common folk on the wonderful world of firearms & there developments though the ages.
An ugly duckling, but still in my eyes a grand little piece indeed
Thanks mate!

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