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    Lockplate thickness difference

    Is there a difference in thickness between the 73/84 Trapdoors and the 55/61/63/64 Springfields ? Simply an academic question in my study of the series.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ikesdad View Post
    Is there a difference in thickness between the 73/84 Trapdoors and the 55/61/63/64 Springfields ? Simply an academic question in my study of the series.
    '73/'84 Trapdoor plates are much thinner than the earlier '55-'63 lockplates. Trapdoor locks sit flush with the stock, earlier locks sit proud of the stock perhaps 1/16".

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    lockplate thickness

    Original C.W. plate thickness .300" Trapdoor is .200" thick
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