Optimus with 4 Iron "Turkish" and BP

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A 1892 Lefever Optimus with Laminated Steel

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BP AND W.J. PTD

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W.J. possibly William Palmer Jones, who had several patents (including a Try-Gun)?? I could not find a WPJ patent specifically for Laminated Steel.
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Interestingly, a 1894 0 grade Smith with WJ. The 0 grade was introduced in 1894 initially with Twist but very soon switched to "Good 2 Rod Damascus"

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