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The History of Pistols From Early Firearms to Automatics
A past article traces gunpowder origins and the evolution of pistols from single-shot dueling arms to revolvers and automatic designs. It notes early Italian roots in Pistoia, the move from multiple barrels to a single revolving mechanism, and a duke Lennox wig anecdote from 1789. It invites readers to join Uncle Ray Scrapbook Club.
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Pistoia
Uncle Ray
Duke of York
Colonel Lennox