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Requests for assistance with current Arms Research Projects

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Cased Budding Pepperbox For future article- would like info on cased Budding pepperboxes. Please provide list of case contents, whether the instruction label and trade label ar present; and whether the right rear compartment is divided into upper and lower sections by a piece of green cloth. Also appreciate a photo if possible. Thanks very much! (12/10/09) Matt S.
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USN marked fouled anchor powder flasks

Please send for a copy of my survey form, and return. Details needed include maker (Ames, Stimson, Adams, other) date, inspector's initials, etc.
[Click here to download survey form]
(12/10/09)

Henry F.
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LeFaucheaux Model 1854 Revolvers Compiling serial number list of the Model 1854 LeFaucheaux revolvers, both French and Belgian made, thought or known to have been used in the Civil War, or any in the 20,000-40,000 range. (12/10/09) Arnie D.
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1842 U.S. Navy percussion pistols
Looking for Deringer, U.S.R., and other non-standard Ames M1842 U.S. Navy pistols to examine for research purposes. (5/12/04) Paul D.
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Stevens Model 500 Skeet of ca. 1936 (sxs) or Savage Model 320 ca 1936 (sxs) I would like information for a book on either the Stevens Model 500 Skeet of ca. 1936 (sxs) or Savage Model 320 ca 1936 (sxs). I have not been able to locate a specimen of either. I would be interested in buying either in any condition to study. Please write to me or call Nicholas Niles, Jr. PO Box 784 Naples, FL 34106 (239)261-9592
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Pedersen Devices
(U.S. Pistol, Model of 1918)
Conducting inventory to learn serial numbers of surviving examples, and if in museums or private collections. e-mail: use this form
Frankford Arsenal Bench Reloading Tools Looking for copy of any documents related to these, and dimensions of shipping box for them. e-mail: use this form
South Carolina used M1866 Winchester muskets Purchases have been documented, but looking for way to identify specific examples, as Cody is unable to provide any info from Winchester Factory ledgers. e-mail: use this form

 

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