F.N.B. MJB. Defects B, January 2l, 1951 Page 2. As to the shape of the locking block latch, it is difficult to state definitely that a change shouldbe made as we have not had too many complaints about the shell slipping past the latch, However, Harry suggests that a slight change in the angle of the face of the latch that stops the cartridge might entirely eliminate any possible malfunction. Attached are drawings for the 12 and 16 gauge gun showing present type of latch and suggested change. It is important to keep in mind that this problem has not as yet become serious, based on the number of malfunctions of this type that have come to our attention. We are sending a l2 anda 16 gauge gun from current production for your inspection, In reviewing all of our parts for defect the problems we would like to comment on of the following: lh. 16 Gauge Cartridge Stop. You will recall last October that we brought up the problem the way 16 gauge cartridge stop was dressed. This information you forwarded to John Val and a reply was received that indicated that even though the defective sample sent was on the minimum side that it was satisfactory for use, Attached is a defective cartridge stop that was removed from gun No. X12386. This new gun was received by our dealer to us on January 6 with a complaint that the gun would eject the old shell but would not pass the receiver. a new shell into on December 23, 1950 and was returned Harry feels that this sample is thicker in the web where the bend occurred than the sample sent to John Val. There is also more metal on the leading edge where the cartridge rests on defective sample sent to John Val. The has had quite shop also a few this defective part than was on the cases where web has been slightly the out of line, causing the shell to hang in the magazine, and our gunsmith, in correcting this, has just slightly bent the web back to adjust the mal~ function, The shop still feels that the 16 gauge parts are too thin and dressed down too much on the leading edge, There is a possibility that the temper isn't just 12 and 16 gauge right Carrier in this part in the new this problem in my files. During December Harry was repairing a l2 gauge spring. He checked on this particular gun and The about trouble three was weeks that the coming in. Springs. It is my recollection that I wrote you on unable to locate any memo on this subject paired guns prior to this hole in the time spring last month gun with a broken found it had also but I am carrier been re- for a broken carrier spring. was around the too tight rivet.