The 1895's had a notch for the safety on the lever behind the trigger, and there was a hole in the front of the notch for the safety to slide into. That hole went clear through the finger loop behind the trigger.

How long did that continue on 1899's? Anybody know? I don't remember seeing it on my early 1899's, so either it didn't last long or my memory is worse than I thought. grin

Probably in David's book.. should dig that out.

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