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.
DH - one of the keys to hearing these stories is to keep showing interesting guns and asking intersting questions. Thanks for this thread!! Pooled knowledge is a wonderous thing.
I have often thought of spending time in Belgium and England looking for more information. Some times you can share small bits of knowledge, but mostly you have to be able to listen and learn. For me, there is still so much to learn. Thanks Daryl, Roy, Micheal, Rocketman, James-l, et al.
Roy, you are always a well of information.
Pete
