Name | Street | Town | State | From | To |
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Wurfflein, Andrew | 208 North Second Street | Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | 1835 | 1860 |
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6,964 | Dezember 18, 1849 | Improved Concealed-Hammer and Turning-Nipple Lock Patent drawing Specification Specification 2nd page |
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His son William was proprietor of the W. Wurfflein Gun Company Maker of Deringer-Style Pocket Pistols and double-barreled shotguns. The census of 1860 states $1,000 invested in the business and employed three hands at a total of $90/month. During the year ending june 1, 1860, he bought 20 bars of steel at $300, other articles of iron and wood at $250, and produced 1,500 guns valued at $15,000. .41 caliber percussion, single shot deringer, 2 9/16" barrel left right grip left barrel .41 caliber percussion, single shot deringer, 2 1/6" barrel right side .41 caliber percussion, single shot deringer, 2 1/6" barrel other one, right side .70 caliber percussion, smoothbore "Dueling Pistol, 8 5/8" round barrel left right markings on lock Converted Springfield Model 1816 Muskets for the City of Philadelphia Double barrel shotguns Kentucky-style or Plains rifles |