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Michael,
I have a question, did Niedner keep a book of what rifles his shop worked on and what was done to them? It would make fascinating reading as well as being an important historical document.
Harry
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Michael, I have a question, did Niedner keep a book of what rifles his shop worked on and what was done to them? It would make fascinating reading as well as being an important historical document. Harry Niedner started doing gun work full time, in Malden, Mass. around 1906 or so. After he died Mr. "B" got Niedner's shop books, note books and cash books from Malden dated 1910-1919. About thirty years ago Mr. "R" a friend of Mr. "B"'s decided these were too valuable (historically) to be in the care of one person. Mr. "R" borrowed everything, made copies and set them to me. A few years ago Mr. "B" died and NOTHING of Niedner's was found. If it was I never learned about it. Niedner then relocated to Dowagiac, Michigan and for the years 1920-1940 the shop books are missing. I believe that many of the records were held by Thomas Shelhamer, they have been saved but are not available for study. I don't know if they every will be, I intervened and stopped them from heading to the dump but beyond that I have no idea. From the Malden shop books. 
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Those pages show a very knowledgeable customer base! I wonder if the two with their city or more address shown indicates they are new customers while the others are repeats.
The last entry, Mr Neal was building a target rifle on a Sharps and a varminter on a Stevens.
But, Pope and Kelly are the names we still know best.
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Thank you Michael,
Your information is much appreciated, It's a great shame that few people realise the great historical value of such books and as you say they could just be dumped to rot away. Sorry to be so long in replying but I've just got home from a days Pre Operation Testing for when I go in for Surgery next week for Bowel Cancer. Keep your fingers crossed for me please.
Harry
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Those pages show a very knowledgeable customer base! I wonder if the two with their city or more address shown indicates they are new customers while the others are repeats.
The last entry, Mr Neal was building a target rifle on a Sharps and a varminter on a Stevens.
But, Pope and Kelly are the names we still know best. E. C. Sabin was a scope maker, there is page after page of stuff like this.
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Thank you Michael,
Your information is much appreciated, It's a great shame that few people realise the great historical value of such books and as you say they could just be dumped to rot away. Sorry to be so long in replying but I've just got home from a days Pre Operation Testing for when I go in for Surgery next week for Bowel Cancer. Keep your fingers crossed for me please. Harry Harry, Good luck on the surgery and I understand what you will be going through. I just finished my seven weeks M-F of radiation and still have three more chemo treatments this go around. Take care of yourself, rest when you can, and let the world go about it's business without you. Michael
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Michael,
Thanks very much for your kind wishes, they're much appreciated, but I have to ask, what will the world do without me? PMSL. Sorry I have a warped sense of humour. Good luck with your treatment.
Harry
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Harry,
Will keep you in my thoughts, wishing you the very best!
Lynn
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Hello Lynn,
Many thanks my friend, I'd like to live forever, but having reached 70 and a tad more, it may not happen. I realise that sooner or later something like this may occur, but I'm not giving up. The Hoodie with the scythe is not getting me just yet, at least not if I can help it. Lol.
Harry
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Harry,
from what I know of you, you are a pretty tough guy. I think the hoodie guy is going to be SOL. And when all is said and done, you will be back to chiseling out the Borchardt from its lump of steel.
Good luck and you know we are all pulling for you.
Brent
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