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How long to make one gun?

During the Revolution, it would take about 140 hours to make a gun (check out Wallace Gusler's tape, Gunsmith of Williamsburg). Now, with the advent of the Industrial Revolution, steam powered machinery, the Blanchard lathe, how many hours did it take to make one musket? Can you cite your source. Thanks.

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