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G.T. · 09-28-2007, 12:36 AM

Hi Ed and all! That flat button type, was unique to that shell (not like early 1900's!) ...anything else is most likely a replacement ...That is because, the mag shell extrusion, (really cold drawn formed tubing) was their first attempt at the new, soon to become "fxo" "code 122" type mags in their final form... The mag as Ed has pictured had the flat button because it just didn't have enough clearance to clear the bulky tube, (it was relieved on the back side to clear the shell) and had too much height to clear the grips when produced as in the same fashion as earlier sheetmetal mags (hence flattened top or face) ,. I believe the attaching stud on this type of follower button is square where it goes into the follower to keep it from rotating when loose... These guy would not be denied ... When they went new on something..it was all the way! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT BTW ED, great mag in that condition... Rare. Rare, Rare....

09-28-2007, 12:36 AM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Flat button mag Hi Ed and all! That flat button type, was unique to that shell (not like early 1900's!) ...anything else is most likely a replacement ...That is because, the mag shell extrusion, (really cold drawn formed tubing) was their first attempt at the new, soon to become "fxo" "code 122" type mags in their final form... The mag as Ed has pictured had the flat button because it just didn't have enough clearance to clear the bulky tube, (it was relieved on the back side to clear the shell) and had too much height to clear the grips when produced as in the same fashion as earlier sheetmetal mags (hence flattened top or face) ,. I believe the attaching stud on this type of follower button is square where it goes into the follower to keep it from rotating when loose... These guy would not be denied ... When they went new on something..it was all the way! Best to all, til...lat'r...GT BTW ED, great mag in that condition... Rare. Rare, Rare....