St. Mr. John c/o Je Ogden, Dear Louis, Moe, October 9, 1954 We would have Browning, Me and Me S. Browning COe, Utah John: Vr. Jordan and I have spent todey on your gun. been at it sooner, except that I have been jockeying for a conference with Mre I saw Olin yesterday and am covering thet conference ina Olin, Srseparate letter to Marriner. First we took the gun out with various kinds many shells through it deliberately ‘attempting to The gun worked perfectly. of loads and fired a good develop a malfunction. : We then went to Mr. Jordan's home and spent several hours over the gune he I took notes as Mr. Jordan would analyze various phases of the gun, as d mentione points fhe results. g followin the went over it carefully, with it analyzed he as notes made I since order, will not be in any particuler in the licht of his experience. According to Mr. Jordan there are three common and most frequent troubles encountered by gunsmiths and shooters with cc Repeating Rifles of all makes Third, Second, firing pin trouble. First, ejector trouble. and types. though letter, this in later These points will be discussed carrier trouble. other. not in this order or any direct relation to each The take down is simple, though in principal adequate and satisfactory. rear The locking lever should be longer, probably 1/38", and if necessary the will it so and e end of the forearm can be recessed so it will not be noticeabl should down take The not strike this protruding lever when in rear position. or possibly when the cold are fingers the when operated easily be can be so it If this lever is longer no trouble should be encountered shooter has gloves one The short operating action of gun is advantageous and superior on this score. to most other repeaters. The outside receiver or cover is an excellent idea and will materially This he thinks is a novel idea and should be reduce manufacturing costs. He thinks it is both practical and successful aside patented if possible. from being much cheaper than the customary way of making this part. There is no safety on the gun install a cross bolt safety in the The little flat retaining though I explained you were going fore end of the trigger guard. guide with a screw in one end is not to satis-