True Daly was an importer but pre-WWI he had completed firearms sourcing lines to H.A. Lindner, who in turn had his own sourcing lines for components and finished products. When and if things get sorted out, we are going to see that there were small pools of very talented craftsmen who forewent the path of the firearms merchant and became the best of the best in their craft. Tasks by these mechanics were highly sought after.

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Raimey
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