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berkmberk1 · February 7, 2008, 08:13 PM

Metalurgically, I wonder if most modern reproductions aren't superior. However, after having handled some real, first generation pieces, made on what would now be considered archaic (if not "prehistoric") belt driven machinery, I am awed at the thought of just how skilled the workers in arms plants of the day were! It's obvious that many, many people had extraordinary skill at hand fitting and hand finishing firearms with what we consider basic hand tools. No CNC machines, no laser etching, no magnaflux machines......just basic belt drive machine tools, files, taps and dies........and a whole lot of skill!!!!!!

A memorial ought to be erected for such people.

February 7, 2008, 08:13 PM	#8
berkmberk1 Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2008 Location: Springfield, IL (formerly TX) Posts: 187	Metalurgically, I wonder if most modern reproductions aren't superior. However, after having handled some real, first generation pieces, made on what would now be considered archaic (if not "prehistoric") belt driven machinery, I am awed at the thought of just how skilled the workers in arms plants of the day were! It's obvious that many, many people had extraordinary skill at hand fitting and hand finishing firearms with what we consider basic hand tools. No CNC machines, no laser etching, no magnaflux machines......just basic belt drive machine tools, files, taps and dies........and a whole lot of skill!!!!!! A memorial ought to be erected for such people. __________________ M.D. Berk SFC USA Ret. (NRA Life Member 21 yrs) There's nothing like a good woman, a good pistol, and a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon Frontier Whiskey