DD
As Cole said, the .44-40 is a touchy reloading proposition. I ruin at least one case every time I reload for it.

Cole

I see what you mean with the take-down screw. I have scads of books featuring original Colts and cannot recall ever seeing it on an original piece.

Dan


"It's a source of great pride, that when I google my name, I find book titles and not mug shots." Daniel C. Chamberlain