SXS shooters...a question

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There is a 'tool' that is used to relieve firing pins on a SXS once it's taken down. I believe these were made of bone, horn or wood, I'm not sure. As I understand it, this block was held against the breach face and the triggers were then pulled; this block absorbed the impact, and thus the pins were safely relieved before putting the action into its case...

What is the correct term for these blocks? I want to call them a 'preist'...
What are they traditionally made of, and where can you find them today?

Any help would be greatly appreciated...I would like to have one in my case,(who ever said the younger generation had no respect of tradition!)
 
I do not know the correct name for the tool (perhaps someone at doublegunshop.com would) but CSMC have them, made of horn, and they call them a striker block.

http://connecticutshotgun.com/data/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=81

A good eraser would suffice for the job, but it has no class. Nickel covered brass snap caps have the correct aura, but you have to remember to use them before you disassemble the gun. On most double triggered SxS's, all you really have to do is open the gun, turn off the safety, pull both triggers and close the gun while holding the triggers back. Edited to add: Don't do this with a loaded gun!

Sharptail
 
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A very few SxS's, such as the L.C. Smith which uses little "crank handles" to #### the gun, will resist reassembly if uncocked after disassembly. There is a little tool for the Elsie to #### the cranks in this case. Most double trigger boxlocks and sidelocks which use a push rod (or rods as the case may be) will offer no difficulties.

Sharptail
 
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