| Title |
Browning Arms Company Collection, Box 007, Folder 01 |
| Creator |
Rafter, John R.; Brossard, Edgar B.; Russell, John E.; Browning, Marriner A.; Bennett, Elbert G.; Browning, Val A., 1895-1994; Butler, J. Homer; Kracke, F. J. H.; Browning Arms Company; Watson, J. A.; Dorion, G. W.; FN (Firm : Belgium); Browning, John; Stassart, C.; Joassart, Gustave |
| Description |
Exchanges primarily originating from John E. Russell, including those regarding tariffs and import duties on firearms. |
| Subject |
Fabrique Nationale automatic rifles; Firearms industry and trade--United States; Firearms industry and trade--Utah; Browning Arms Company; Business enterprises--Utah--Ogden--History; Tariff--Law and legislation |
| Digital Publisher |
Digitized by Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Date Digital |
2026-03 |
| Date |
1927; 1928; 1929; 1930; 1931; 1932; 1933; 1934; 1935; 1936; 1937; 1938; 1939; 1945; 1947 |
| Medium |
correspondence; notes (handwritten); financial records; documents; memorandums; legal records; ephemera |
| Spatial Coverage |
New York City, New York, United States; St. Louis, Missouri, United States; Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, United States; Paris, Île-de-France, France; Washington, D.C., United States; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Ogden, Weber County, Utah, United States; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Herstal, Liège, Wallonia, Belgium |
| Type |
Text |
| Conversion Specifications |
Archived TIFF images were scanned with an Epson Expression 13000XL scanner. Digital images were reformatted in Photoshop. |
| Language |
eng; fra |
| Rights |
Materials may be used for non-profit and educational purposes; please credit Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. For further information:  |
| Sponsorship/Funding |
Funding generously provided by the Val A. Browning Charitable Foundation. |
| Source |
Browning Arms Company Collection, MS492, Box 7, Folder 1, Special Collections & University Archives, Stewart Library, Weber State University. |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6rkx2g6 |
| Setname |
wsu_ba |
| ID |
178417 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6rkx2g6 |
| Title |
Page 83 |
| OCR Text |
Show PAGE #3 = Mr. Ve Ae Browning: to simply want verify invoice rebate from and information to us or told entered at $34.50. I at an entered value shipped will also want full wholesale price and how we it. Gillman's gun there He : is no that foregin the forekim representative would wo pay F, Ne »= in other words, satisfy himself price. on this concerning information establish Gillman said the verify the price which between the two types. dealt exclusively with of report him will deal with of the Hollow some $29.50, the explaining the Ventilated had Ribs been difference The invoices from which he took information, the $34.60 value and I do not think he will If they accept the foreign _ yefer to the $29,50 value in his report, of 384,50, feel there is no ceuse to worry on the wholesale value 829,50 value, sinee the local Appraiser here hes accepted that value and readily understands why the Hollow Rib type should be valued at 5,00 less than the Yentilated, Upon discussing this situation with Nr. Schade, he explained that it will be to our advantage for you and F. He. to Tho U. 5. Customs Bureau has no fully co-operate in this matter, if, however, this records. N's. F. of inspection demand right to information denied is the Treasury's Representative, F. will N. be put on the "black list" and as a result, any shipments fromPF, Ne would be held up and invoices would not be passed in this country. see no reason why we Since woe have a clean record in this case, should not freely give thom any pertinent information which may be necessary. Sincerely, F.S. Mr. Schade explained that it is very rare that a foreign company is ever put on the Customs’ "black list"; however, this Gireme could happen, CC - Mr. M. Ogden, Ae Browning, Utah. ; | | we |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Setname |
wsu_ba |
| ID |
178500 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6rkx2g6/178500 |