I am unclear as to what this 38-55 breech seater would fit.  Not sure how the geometry would allow the hook to engage something.  Any ideas?

Jack

It appears to be in-line so my initial thought would be that it would have to hook up to a tang sight/tang sight base/adaptor that fits on the tang. I can't see how else it could work as it appears to be too long to hook against the rear of the receiver opening, but that's just my initial 2 cents. Would love to find out for sure. Chris

I estimated the total length of the rod from the cartridge rim to the contact point of the pivot slot on the handle at 4 1/2 inches and then checked this on my "Kettner". This would fall on the tang between the safety slot and the tang's stock screw. The tang is sturdy both in width and thickness and could have either had another slot added or something mounted in that area. The problem with adding another slot would be that on the bottom of the center of the tang is a small screw holding a spring that retains the safety in the on position. Of course for a target rifle the safety could be eliminated, also in which case if my estimate is too long the safety slot itself could have been modified and used to receive the handle.