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Unread 10-29-2021, 08:14 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by m1903a3 View Post
The early Navy firing pins are not the same as later ones.

1904 and early 1906 contract Navies have firing pins with a 45° angle on the cocking ramp, while later ones and Army P.08s all have a 51° ramp angle.

You can clearly see the difference in the photos of these two Navy breechblocks with their firing pins.
I have a later one, I will check to see if it has the correct angle.
Jim
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