Roy, thanks for the good history. I wish I could wander the streets of the gunmaking areas and find someone who could answer questions. These old guns seem to have a story to tell. Maybe we can hear the story if we all keep at it. Powell had a really neat history. I especially like their hammer guns around 1855-75. Wonderful metal work and they were in the forefront of patents for the developing breechloaders.

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