Issue 65 November 2024

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The Boxlock in Action.

A demonstration of cocking and firing.

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Gunsmithing & Technical|April 2022

For readers and viewers not entirely familiar with the workings of the Anson & Deeley 'boxlock' patent of 1875 this short film on how it works and what all its component parts are should prove useful.

The demonstrator piece is a genuine 12-bore boxlock which has had the side of the action cut away to reveal the inner working parts.

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