>George,
>        Thanks for the sensible suggestions.  I should note that we are
>already working with the Wisconsins State Capitol Police and the
>Wisconsin National Guard, both of which have qualified munitions experts
>and bomb disposal units.  We also, fortunately, have no large
>artillery shells or the like to deal with.  It's always worth a reminder
>that the value of collections pale in comparison with that of the lives
>of staff and patrons.
>        Thanks also for the identification tips.  That may be quite
>helpful.
>--
>Doug Kendall, Curator of Domestic Life
>State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Museum Division
>816 State St., Madison WI 53706; (608)-264-6552
>e-mail: [log in to unmask]

You might also look to the Wisconsi State Crime Lab for assistance.  When I
was Registrar at Milwaukee Public Museum they were very helpful in working
with us and our firearm collection.  Our then firearms curator Howie Madaus
established a very good working relationship with them.

HBC

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