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Originally Posted by dacoontz
John,
Great post. I just came across a 4 digit pre-40 that is currently en route to my FFL. It's in the 2xxx range like the one sandwtraders describes in his post just above. Now I know what kind of box to be on the look out for as well. I will post some pics of this when it arrives as well as the model 42 with serial number L6242 that I picked up awhile ago.
Today was the first I learned about the lock out pin that came with these guns. I checked the 42 and it is not there but will see what the pre-40 has behind the grips.
Anyone have a picture of the lock out pin? I know it's probably not very distinguishable from other pins but would like to see one just in case. Thanks.
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Sadly, my Model 40 came to me with the pin missing, as is very common - they were easily lost by owners not knowing they were there. I cobbled one up from a very small nail, using a Dremel cutoff wheel to cut it to the appropriate length and slimming it slightly by sanding it. Here are some pics that may be of help. The first one is an enlargement of the "Helpful Hints" brochure part dealing with the lockout pin. The second is a picture of the one I crafted. The width of the frame where the pin is stored is 5/16", and that is the length to which I cut the pin. The width of the pin is 59 1/000", which just barely allows it to drop free when the frame is tapped.
John