In regard to the fluid steel guns -
Fluid steel Daly gun are not mentioned in the 1895 SD&G catalog. The first catalog I own where they appear is 1899. Initially only Krupp steel is offered. A few years later Witten Excelsior is offered on the diamond quality guns. From 1900-1916, only Krupp (special steel) and Witten are offered.
From 1917 - until the early 1920s, Daly guns are not available in the catalogs . (The earliest catalog I own that shows their re-appearance is 1924.) From 1924 - approx 1930, the Witten steel is still there but Krupp "special steel" has been replaced by Roechling "special steel."
Ken
- On a related topic, I have some pics from a very interesting Daly I'l be posting. This one loads from the front. The damascus tubes on it are fantastic.
