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Welcome from NM

Welcome from NM.

I think the dividing line has to be either WW I or WW II. The European production facilities and most US gunmakers moved into full modern military mode from 1914 - 1919. Then again in 1938 -1946. During the inter-war years and especially the world wide Great Depression old stockpiles of parts...

That is a good point. I also think that many rifles with the rear sight mounted farther forward than most were for older farsighted individuals.

Welcome from NM.

Welcome from NM.

The notch or gap in the front was to direct the explosive gasses away from the shooter but not confine them (and their fouling) around the cap nipple.

Welcome from NM

Welcome from your neighbor next door, New Mexico.

Fantastic. Thank you. I will have to come watch and talk for a day.

Do you have any dates or contact info? Thank you.

I re-enacted with a very strict confederate cavalry unit in the late 80s and early 90s. I carried two revolvers a 51 navy first model with the square back trigger guard and a backup boot pistol was an 1849 pocket model with a 4” barrel and no loading lever. Both being commonly available to...

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Thank you. Do you have a contact or website where I can get more info?

Thank you! I will be sure to search for it.

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I retired here in Silver City.

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