A) Charles Newton
B) 1914 but 1915 until the rifles really started showing up.
That's how I've understood it. Have you uncovered new evidence, Holmes?
That's the generally accepted answers..
Bailey Brower says the model 1915 pistol was introduced in February, 1915.
The model 250-3000 first shows up in catalog #55. I don't have the complete catalog, but I'm pretty sure the model 1915 pistol isn't in it. Maybe somebody who has a #55 catalog can check? Catalog #55 first came out no later than the end of February, 1915 because I've seen a jobber's list for it with Feb. 25th, 1915 date. The model 1915 pistol isn't listed on the jobber's list, just the 1907.
Both the 250-3000 and the model 1915 pistol are in catalog #57. No idea when it came out.
And maybe some info has come into my hands.. one should never quit looking for new data.
Keep throwing out what you know. I don't remember hearing the Harvey Donaldson stuff.
