From Donald Dallas,
Purdey - The Definitive History, Quiller, London, 2000Island Lock
From Donald Dallas,
Purdey - The Definitive History, Quiller, London, 2000
Island Lock - A sidelock, inletted into the wood at the side of a (vintage) gun, in its own recess, independent of the steel receiver.
Peninsula Lock - A sidelock, inletted into the wood at the side of a (vintage) gun, a separate component, but touching the rear of the steel receiver.
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