John Browning must have had a callus at the base of his right thumb?
Just kidding (maybe). I am wondering if anyone out there gets that joke? I just purchased a new, Miroku made, Winchester 92 in 45 Colt. First time I have ever handled a lever action based on this (or the 1886) design.
The first time I cycled the lever I got a nasty cut at the base of my right thumb. Turns out that the right side locking lug has a rather sharp point at the lower rear corner. Whenever I crank the lever in a natural (for me) fashion, I get whacked in the thumb so I have to always be conscience of how I cycle the rifle (which kind of sucks).
Anyone else ever have this issue? I am wondering if maybe I should just take a metal file to that corner and round it off?
On a positive note, this rifle otherwise handles fantastic and the action is super smooth.
Thanks,
Mike