Curator's Corner: Evolution of Handgun Design (Part 2)

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Channel: NRA National Firearms Museum · 2009 · People & Blogs

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http://www.nramuseum.org S&W begins the cartridge revolver era. Jim Supica, director of the National Firearms Museum, sits down with John Popp to discuss and showcase several historic firearms. Featured pieces include the Smith & Wesson Model 1, which was pivotal in the development of modern handgun design. Part 2 of 2.
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