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I think the evidence points to the Marlin contract being for 5,000 rifles and up to at least 10,000. Marlin chose to end it after 5,000. Were they selling too well? Made Marlin nervous, or just demanding too much of their employee's time? Or did Arthur tick them off somehow?

And Arthur didn't move until after being let go from Savage. I don't think he had any plans on moving out in the short term, as evidenced by the fact he still owed several months of rent on the home they were living in. He also didn't leave Savage Arms of his own accord.. he was pushed out. I think that's pretty clear from the announcement published in magazines. Might be they caught him doing gun designs for other companies? Maybe just a class of strong willed egos and he lost? Love to know.