Nice article on James Burton, who, as it says, was one of the most important and influential men in firearms design and development, especially regarding manufacture. An American, he also figures prominently in the Civil War. In April 1844, Burton took a job as a machinist at the Harpers Ferry Armory. Coincidentally, the B&O Railroad […]
James Burton and Firearms Design and Development
July 27th, 2018 · No Comments
Categories: Arms & Armament · Civil War Individuals · Military History
Tags: · Burton ball, harpers ferry, James Henry Burton, mass production
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