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**Mike Irwin** · December 3, 2012, 09:20 AM

IIRC H&A used the "XL" model designation liberally on a wide variety of revolvers, sort of like S&W is now doing with the once-proud Chief's Special name. It used to be a revolver. Now it's also a series of semi-autos, a rifle, a toilet plunger, a bicycle, a mechanical adding machine, etc...
This is an XL3 single action spur trigger:

http://gastatic.com/UserImages/5885/...wm_2664459.jpg

And here is an XL model double action:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259712

XL was even used on a series of large frame revolvers chambered for cartridges like the .44-40.

So, don't get too hung up on the model designation.

December 3, 2012, 09:20 AM	#9
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	IIRC H&A used the "XL" model designation liberally on a wide variety of revolvers, sort of like S&W is now doing with the once-proud Chief's Special name. It used to be a revolver. Now it's also a series of semi-autos, a rifle, a toilet plunger, a bicycle, a mechanical adding machine, etc... This is an XL3 single action spur trigger: http://gastatic.com/UserImages/5885/...wm_2664459.jpg And here is an XL model double action: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259712 XL was even used on a series of large frame revolvers chambered for cartridges like the .44-40. So, don't get too hung up on the model designation. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower. Last edited by Mike Irwin; December 3, 2012 at 05:16 PM.