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From: Kathryn Schroy <>
Subject: [PABEDFOR] Roll Call
Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:29:03 -0700 (PDT)

I am working on my Felton line and found this ... There is a Frederick Felton and am interested in finding out if he is part of my line of Felton children? I would love to hear from anyone interested in the same people.

Kay Schroy

Just key in these words in the search line: GAF M1889 Series Revolver Page

All these revolvers were externally indistinguishable from the earlier Model 1892. The main difference lies in the incorporation of a safety mechanism developed by Frederick Felton into the lockwork. Felton’s innovation prevented the revolver from being fired while the cylinder was not fully closed and secured in the weapon’s frame. Many Model 1892s were modified by the addition of Felton’s lock. The Model 1896 was virtually identical to the Model 1894 and the Model 1895, save a few minor alterations. The Army and Navy purchased approximately 144,000 Model 1894s, 1895s and 1896s between 1894 and 1900.5

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