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The top one is a Richards conversion. The bottom is a Richards Mason conversion AKA 1872 open top.
I believe the Richards Conversions used bits and pieces from the huge stock of left over percussion components. The loading gate assembly required milling off about 1/2" of the frame and is screwed in place. Also the lug under the barrel still shows where the loading lever had been, the Open Top is smoothed out more. Hope that made sense....
I've never compared them side to side, but they are pretty much the same as far as getting to the wedge.
Quote from: Miguel Loco on March 08, 2022, 11:32:46 AMI've never compared them side to side, but they are pretty much the same as far as getting to the wedge.Mick, can you see and make out the difference in the photos or are they too small?
Quote from: Zulch on March 08, 2022, 11:44:29 AMQuote from: Miguel Loco on March 08, 2022, 11:32:46 AMI've never compared them side to side, but they are pretty much the same as far as getting to the wedge.Mick, can you see and make out the difference in the photos or are they too small?I can make it out.....to me they look the same. Well they aren't much bigger but at least isolated to a specific area. LOL