Interesting underhammer action

[zimmerstutzen]

I think there must be a few dozen different designs for under hammer actions.

 

[cynthialee]

hey I recognise that thing

I almost bid on it just because it looks odd.

 

[asbrown]

That is what appears to be a Ruggles Patent type action. Ruggles used oct/rd barrels but the breechplug spring holding trigger slotted in the spring top strap with sights are all Ruggles.
:haha: Hows that for a run on answer :haha:

 

[George T.]

It does that! Was it on Gun Broker? Geo. T.

 

[cynthialee]

evilbay

 

[asbrown]

The Ruggles guns also had a trigger return spring. It looks like your missin that part. The gun won't stay cocked without it.