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calvin humburg
05-01-2011, 07:16 AM
Are the King sights found on some Smith and Wesson made by a relative of Charles A. King?

Dean Romig
05-01-2011, 08:11 AM
Great question Calvin. Charles A. King was superintendant of Smith & Wesson from 1867 - 1874 and took out several patents while at Smith & Wesson. There is great information on King starting on pg. 23 of The Parker Story.

Jim Akins
05-01-2011, 11:44 AM
As far as I know King sights had nothing to do with Chas King. They were originally based in Denver and later San Francisco.

calvin humburg
05-01-2011, 01:23 PM
Jim Thanks thats what I figured also, but thought it might of been a relative to Chas. Dean thanks I read that already thats how I new of Mr. King:) ch