I still think Hatfield has been primarily an importer rather than a "gunmaker". It has been my understanding and experience that his early muzzleloaders were mostly made by Pedersoli, sort of on the QT, and the latter ones even said Pedersoli on top of the barrels. To compare his operations to those of Bill Ruger, who actually designed AND made the guns he sold, is ridiculous. Of course, I could be wrong. And, I do wish him well in his latest "gunmaking" venture. Does he wear a turban, now?

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