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Unread 06-25-2018, 08:38 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Pete Lester View Post
It was reported later that after the Angel was returned to the skies Mr. McMurchy found the stock of his L.C. Smith had a large crack behind the left side plate from the shot.
Now that's "Fake News" for sure. Remember, this was 1896 when the inletting on Smiths was better.
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