Smith & Wesson's revolver factory, Springfield, Illinois, showing the processes of production from the forging of the barrels, and the stocking and milling rooms fitted with power by means of belt and shafting, the rifling room and the fitting room. Engraving from 'Scientific American' (New York, 24 January 1880).

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Smith & Wesson's revolver factory, Springfield, Illinois, showing the processes of production from the forging of the barrels, and the stocking and milling rooms fitted with power by means of belt and shafting, the rifling room and the fitting room. Engraving from 'Scientific American' (New York, 24 January 1880).

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