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Unread 01-26-2011, 05:54 PM   #21
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"Decarbonized Steel" is "Bessemer process homogenous wrought iron" and was sourced from Remington Arms. Pages 503 & 504 of The Parker Story state that Parker changed the name to "Plain Steel" as Remington was using the name "Decarbonized" on their newly introduced double gun.



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"Best Gun Iron" were the musket barrels used on "Charles Parker Makers" guns

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This question comes up frequently and maybe could be added to the FAQs?
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