Originally Posted By: Stan
So, who is generally recognized as having invented the trigger plate action? Grant, MacNaughton, Phillips, Dickson?

I haven't a clue.

SRH


Some French guy at Manufrance. grin

Edit: Seriously though, Dickson patent is from 1887. The Ideal was introduced to the market in 1888. My understanding is there were a number of years of development before being produced and sold in 1888. Who know when they first designed it.

Last edited by canvasback; 01/07/18 03:01 PM.
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