the ugly ABT is very effective, in both main failure scenarios.. slipping lever midway through, and a failure of the trigger (or the owner) whilst loading.
HW doesn't have this. Even the PS one only engages at the very end, to cover the latter scenario.
Very few modern full power springers have ratchet type ABTs, with their inherent safety; in fact, I can only think of Diana
I do agree however that it should be made from nice blued steel, not pig iron,
Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.