This video examines a rare Gardiner/Scott prototype grip safety designed for the early 1903 Springfield rifle. The mechanism, patented by Orlando Scott and assigned to Robert Gardiner, functions as a support-hand grip safety that blocks the sear. While innovative for preventing accidental discharges in sporting contexts, its complexity makes it impractical for military use.
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