I also have seen a few over the years so it did happen. Guaranteed it was not factory done, but rather an early-day Bubba with an idea and a horse file. I am sure they found it not to be a great idea, since many cases would not just fall out without help, so a stick would have to have been kept handy. There were a few brands that copied the Model 2 and I think one of two of them were designed to be loaded without removing having to remove the cylinder. Maybe that gave S&W Model 2 owners the idea. Glad not too many were done, since it certainly destroys originality and collector value.
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Gary
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