"Another source of wear and strain which has been foremost in hindering successful working of the breech-loader had been the hinge joint, in consequence of the dropping down or tilting of the barrels for loading. Many manufactured have attempted to remedy this difficulty, but all of them within our knowledge have either cut away the metal of the frame or more especially of the lug, thereby rendering the gun less durable then if made without them. This objection we effectually overcome by the use of our patent eccentric joint check working in connection with the patent automatic self-compensating forend." (from the L.C. Smith Maker 1884 catalogue)
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