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    CAGerringer is offline
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    I'm not a SAC guy. I'm not even an IG, but isn't it pretty straightforward to determine if a bolster is braised on, or not? (I'm not stirring the pot, I really don't know.)
    When I was looking for a Zouave, I started a BB string to ID this very model that I had seen in the past. I did it in order to make sure I could AVOID it.
    So, I don't really have a dog in the fight, but now that we have a model IDed, and available for inspection, wouldn't it be to all of our benefit to determine if this thing should not be shot... like the Indian Enfields?
    Respectfully,
    Charlie Gerringer
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    bobanderson is offline
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    The few I've seen all had a flat spot on the side of the barrel where a bolster could be attached. Cast breech assemblies don't appear to have been made with that flat area.

    Of course, if someone bought it dirt cheap, it would be in their best interest to lobby for approval.
    Bob Anderson
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    Company C, 1st Michigan Volunteer Infantry
    Small Arms Committee

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