LP08 Article - "The Shotgun News"

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These kind of articals by Peter G. Kokalis and many others are written by authors not collectors who do no in depth research. Relying on pieces produced years ago..what they have read.. and they more or less copy paste from previous misinformation. As Ron indicates.. there is no other explanation for replication of outdated information. Pure neglect and laziness in my opinion.
The worst part of this being produced in a national widespread periodical is that it continues to spread misinformation among those interested enough in Artillery Lugers to actually read the piece. This is a diservice to those seeking accurate information. He would have done much better by teaming up with a knowledgable collector who knew something about the subject as a co writer or editor.
Another thing that prooves Mr. Peter G. Kokalis did little research is his feeble MYSTERIOUS explination of the toggle camming. As Ron so eloquently points out...-"The recoil impulse of the frame and barrel extension group "breaks" the toggle-joint by pushing it upwards until the axis of the cross-pin lies above the thrust axis (this could be explained more precisely by the use of Calculus)"...It could be explained more accurately without the use of Calculus by stating that the toggle joint is "broken" by the cammimg action of the toggle knobs against the frame ramps.
Peter G. Kokalis is like a bad Chef...parts of the meal are palpable..

Jerry Burney