I am getting ready for a gun show, and thought someone might like to see these.
A history of American weapons development there.

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Left to right,
Sharps And Hankins,
Spencer Model 1865 Indian Wars Campaign era. Stabler Cut-Off Device,
Sharps New Model 1859. Lawrence pellet Priming System,
US Bridesburg 1863 Civil war
Remington 1857 Civil war Era, Maynard priming device
US Springfield Trapdoor with spike bayonet cleaning rod.