Читать книгу Gun Digest 2011 онлайн

253 страница из 495

As manufacture progressed, certain minor changes began to be introduced. Extending from the front of the frame, a noticeable reduction had been made to the diameter of the cylinder spindle, which was given a series of small knurled sections and a change had also been made to the spindle locking lever.

In conjunction with the alterations, it had also been decided to introduce an alternative barrel of an octagonal section. This appeared initially on somewhat bizarre large frame calibre .44 models fitted with a six-inch barrel, half of which was octagonal, while the remainder was round. Weapons of this type were stamped with AMERICAN BULL DOG, the words arranged at either side of the sighting groove on the top strap. They continued to feature hardened rubber stock plates moulded with an American Eagle design and also retained the standard finish in nickel-plating.

Manufacture of all versions except those of calibre .38 had ceased before the turn of the century, although sales continued in retail stores throughout America for several years thereafter.