Thanks to all those who responded with advice on marking firearms
collections. Among those who suggested marking, it appears that consensus
says to do so on the trigger guard with a substrate, ink or gouache, and a
superstrate. The majority do not believe the substrate will significantly
alter the finish. Some suggest marking all the removable parts.

It is amazing how the consciousness of safety procedures has changes over
the last coupleof decades. I spent a semseter working ina paleontology lab
where acids, acetone and a host of other chemicals were handled casually.
My liver will probably explore when I hit 55 . . .

As usual the list is generous, helpful and collegial. My thanks.

Byron A. Johnson, Exec. Dir.
The Tampa Bay History Center
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