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Unread 06-07-2004, 09:58 AM   #2
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WB, The M1900 luger toggle lock was a carry over from the original Borchardt design, where it may have been necessary. When it was found that cartridge ignition actually pushed down the toggle in the luger, rather than trying to open it, the toggle lock was eliminated. TH
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