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William left the sum of £2,803 16s and 8d to his brother Richard upon his death.

Commissioner of Patents, AD 1865, January 28, No. 247

Trulock, Samuel, Trulock, Richard and Trulock William - Improvement in breech-loading fire-arms

Barrels that are turned down on the "Lefaucheux" system to receive the charge are locked by a double system of bolts, one locking into a recess below the other at the top of the barrel or barrels. "The bolts are actuated by a single external level" which works a cross pin carrying "an internal double lever" acted upon by a spring. The barrels are fastened by the spring catch, and are released by pressing on the external lever, which draws back the bolts and raises the hammers to half-cock. Read More »