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Tolley Giant Grip

I just love the name Giant Grip, which was given by J&W Tolley to the top fastening on its big-bore guns – it conjures up the image of something immensely strong, secure and permanent no matter what the charge is. With a name like mine, I also love the alliteration making the Giant Grip stick in the memory that could only lead to sales.

Gunmakers have long been fond of using brand and trade names for their wares. Many have gone on to

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