I think I have found the parts I need on a barrel assembly I have bought via a BBS advert, so when it arrives I will remove the anti-beartrap parts and attempt to fit them to my early Model 75 to update it and make it safe when cocking.

No doubt this could well enrage the purist collector - but then again I could keep a full set of fingers for a little longer - difficult choice - but I think I will chance annoying any anoraks with the knowledge that the anti-beartrap device can also be easilly removed again by any serious collector or gambler that likes to live dangerously!

This also means that I will have some very useful Model 75 spare parts to keep the fleet alive in future years!