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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ce BCA, post: 4171623, member: 18716&quot;]I know there are some differing views, but the spring ring as we know it patent application was in 1921.&nbsp; The majority of commentators suggest early 20th century is correct, but some do suggest earlier.&nbsp; The bolt ring was definitely earlier.&nbsp; Afaik there are no British hallmarked spring rings prior to the 1920&#039;s, not proof but perhaps a guide.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not saying you are wrong, but the information generally posted about the earlier dates seem to make assertions rather than present testable facts.&nbsp; An interesting area of debate.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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