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Old 12-01-2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dpris View Post
The original reason for the hammer block introduction was a Navy sailor who died when he dropped a Smith .38 on a steel deck and it discharged on impact.
NOT on the muzzle, since the bullet that killed him didn't hit the deck before he did.

Denis
Right, it would have to land on the spur of the hammer and break something inside to be able to strike the primer.
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