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Photograph caption dated August 19, 1959 reads "Gunsmith Tom Myers runs a shotgun barrel on Sunnen hone as partner Robert Edwards patterns in gauge. Expensive machine is used in gun factories to produce various chokes in shotguns. Gunsmiths who recently opened shop in Northridge are trained to operate accurate machine. Shop will provide many services to the gun owner that have been restricted to factory work previously. Modern shop includes many specialized gauges and tools."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Sunnen Products Company Men--California--Los Angeles Businessmen--California--Los Angeles Gunsmiths--California--Los Angeles Gunsmithing--California--Los Angeles--Equipment and supplies Firearms--California--Los Angeles--Design and construction Aprons--California--Los Angeles Stores and shops--California--Northridge (Los Angeles) Northridge (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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