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It was notable for being one of the few military revolvers with a safety lever, which could be placed in the Safe position when the hammer was at half cock.
After examining the safety, I recommend it be carried at half cock as originally designed.
I could have wished for a more organised presentation (taped music which went off at half cock - odd arrangements on the reading platform, and so on) but David Burke and Jessica Turner coped well enough.
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