Island Lock

From Donald Dallas, Purdey - The Definitive History, Quiller, London, 2000

Island Lock - A sidelock, inletted into the wood at the side of a (vintage) gun, in its own recess, independent of the steel receiver.

Peninsula Lock - A sidelock, inletted into the wood at the side of a (vintage) gun, a separate component, but touching the rear of the steel receiver.

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