They didn't do much as far as research. That "first real gun" that's not know to exist is the hammer 16 gauge Parker that's still in the family and that's been written about more than once. I went with EDM when he photographed it and got to handle it personally.
Destry
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I was as virtuously given as a gentleman need to be; virtuous enough; swore little; diced not above seven times a week; went to a bawdy-house once in a quarter--of an hour; paid money that I borrowed, three of four times; lived well and in good compass: and now I live out of all order, out of all compass. Falstaff - Henry IV
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