Originally posted by robert pierce
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I think the pin like you show probably came first. It is a complex setup and as the war went on I'm sure they tried to make things easier, so they went to a simple shepherd crook type. Your type of pin required a 90 degree "L" bend, then the pin had to be soldered to a sleeve that went on the hinge pin. I also feel that this type of pin was prone to breaking off the sleeve and that could be another reason for the change. Over the years, I have seen many such setups where the pin is no longer present but the sleeve is still in place on the hinge pin.
Best regards,
Tom
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