Patent for "the particular construction and arrangement of such swiveling striker with its locking devices, and its combination with a double-barreled gun, whereby a single hammer may be employed for both barrels, the striker being capable of such adjustment as to bring it within the range of either nipple, or into an intermediate position between the two, for the prevention of accidents." (Lines 17-26) Includes instructions and illustrations.
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Titles
Main Title:
Improvement in Adjustable Hammers for Fire-Arms.
Added Title:
Adjustable Hammer for Fire-Arms.
Description
Patent for "the particular construction and arrangement of such swiveling striker with its locking devices, and its combination with a double-barreled gun, whereby a single hammer may be employed for both barrels, the striker being capable of such adjustment as to bring it within the range of either nipple, or into an intermediate position between the two, for the prevention of accidents." (Lines 17-26) Includes instructions and illustrations.
Physical Description
[1], 2 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 199,124, dated January 8, 1878; application filed October 17, 1877.
Toepperwein, Emil A. F.Improvement in Adjustable Hammers for Fire-Arms.,
patent,
January 8, 1878;
[Washington D.C.].
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth166748/:
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