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23. Guns and Pistols.—In a large manufactory at Hartford, from 400 to 500 men were employed in making revolving pistols at the rate of from 1,200 to 1,600 per week.

Self-acting machinery and revolving cutters are used for making all the separate parts, and the tools are made and repaired in a machine shop, which is attached to the works.

In another establishment at Worcester, Connecticut, 175 men were at work, manufacturing guns, rifles, and pistols. Revolvers were made in large numbers with barrels on the old principle, and were all proved by hydraulic pressure.

Further particulars will be given respecting this manufacture when the Government establishments are noticed.