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It is spelled Potsdam, s, not z. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.145.14.208 (talk) 21:56, 6 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Potsdam

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I guess someone vandalised the article? It should be potsdam without a Z - - Wilhelm3 (talk) 13:41, 19 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The archaic spelling is used because these weapons are identified in collections by the inscription on the lock plate.
https://collections.royalarmouries.org/media/emumedia/3/548/large_DI_2015_1505.jpg
In this example from the 1780s, the lock reads "POTZDAMMAGAZ", meaning "the Arsenal of Potsdam". 184.146.40.174 (talk) 00:57, 25 September 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Unit Conversions

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Units conversions to up to 6 decimal places are meaningless. The manufacturing tolerances of the time (e.g. for lengths, probably tenths of mm for small values like bore sizes, or whole mm [~1/32"] for barrel lengths) should be considered when converting units. Julietta Swift (talk) 02:38, 25 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]