Oetober 31,1928 My. Prank K. Nebeker, Investment Bidg., Washington, D.C, Subject: joor Me. Browning Arms Trademark Nebeker: Your letter of the end therefore, our received the same daywe wired not necessary. 26th was wire was you, We are undecided about using the trademark as it now stands as a You will permanent mark to be stamped on the metal of the guns. therefore, and bootleggers on action quick get to desired we remember trademarked the design on the butt plate which was already on the euns, but inasmuch as the butt plate can be changed before exporting from Europe, we felt that it would not be long before bootleggers became Ye also had in mind the aware of this and would make the change. in trademarks through experience some get perhaps would thought that we be more certain of would we thet and design plate the use of the butt our grounds when it came to stamping the permanent trademark in the It is quite a job for a factoryto stemp a mark on the metal metal. and had we did begun. not want to risk having to change the mark after such stampings “we are enclosing copy of the telegram regarding the notification of customs ports of entry regarding the ownership of the present trademark, While we are making use of the whichwe understand is now completed, present mark, our minds will be working with a view of ficuring out a permanent design to be used on the guns, eartons, stationery etc., and should you have any suggestions to meke regarding such a design in con- nection with the neme "Browning", we would be glad to hear from you. With kind regards, Yours very truly,