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Unread 06-04-2004, 07:52 AM   #11
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Hi,

Gortz stated that Georg Luger patented the design in 1910. So the change was considered important enough to warrant a patent.

Most probably to cure some problems with early, less reliable smokeless powder, so Dean, I guess you're right.
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