Burnside locking surfaces.

[Bob S]

For all of the Burnside experts ...... How is a Burnside SUPPOSED to lock up upon discharge?

Respectfully,
Bob S.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The breech block is locked into place by the levers upon closing. When fired the small separate back section of the breech block is moved backward by the recoil of the cartridge case and stops against the solid frame. When the breech block is opened the small section is moved forward by the cam action of the frame against the spring loaded small section of the block. This action in turn breaks the tapered cartridge case free from the breech block, thereby making extraction easy.
J.

 

[Package4]

For all of the Burnside experts ...... How is a Burnside SUPPOSED to lock up upon discharge?

Respectfully,
Bob S.

Welcome from Maryland!

 

[UCVRelics]

Welcome From The Heart Of Dixie. @Jobe Holiday is spot on with his answer to your question.

 

[Bob S]

... does the lever catch/catch stud absorb any of the thrust?

Resp'y,
Bob S.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy