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Description: Harpers Ferry Armory gunsmith shop had machines for production of the lock, the stock and the barrel. The machines are from 1850's and are all powered by water. The power is transmitted to the machine by a set of pulleys and leather belts. This machine is a Duplicating or Blanchard lathe used to create stock identical to a pattern.
Title: Harpers Ferry gun smith shop - Blanchard lathe - 02
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Author: Jarek Tuszyński
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