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Remington 51 Prototypes

Early smooth magazine release button (from the Aberman prototype).

Later magazine release button (from S/N 23 production prototype).

Production magazine release button.

Remington 51 Magazine Releases
I’m sure adding the rings to the release button was to give the thumb a better grip.  The addition of the cutout was to make disassembly easier.

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by Ed Buffaloe.

 

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