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In 1857 abolitionist John Brown bought 200 revolvers from which arms company at the east cost?

Question #152016. Asked by pehinhota.
Last updated Mar 15 2025.
Originally posted Mar 15 2025 3:27 PM.

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The Massachusetts Arms Company (also called Massachusetts Manufacturing Company)
.31 caliber percussion, 6 shot Maynard Belt Revolver, barrels were 3" to 7", to hand turn the cylinder a button has to press inside the trigger guard. Between 1851 and 1857, production was about 1000 revolvers. 200 were shiped to John Brown in 1857.

link http://www.american-firearms.com/american-firearms/z-html/company-M/Massachusetts%20Arms%20Company/Massachusetts%20Arms%20Company.html

Mar 15 2025, 8:33 PM
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