Weird Lester Action (horizontal jack)

[kurt a baxter]

I recently took on a partial restoration of a
Lester console with a very strange action. 
A direct blow, super compact type with the 
jacks working horizontally, being pulled back
by surprisingly long bridle straps. The hammers
have shaped tails that are caught by diminutive
yet distinctly grand-like backchecks.

I have only come across one other action of this
type, also in a lester and I would love to know the
story behind this idea. Any one have any experience?
Also, does anyone make replacement parts?



[k]urt 

Canandaigua NY


















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