Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Silencer (firearms)" in English language version.
During the early 1900s, Hiram Percy Maxim designed and patented gun silencers. His efforts were directed toward both military and sporting arms and resulted in his forming the Maxim Silencer Company, Hartford, Conn.
12.77 Sound moderators are subject to certificate control under section 57(1) of the 1968 Act as an accessory "designed or adapted to diminish the noise or flash caused by firing" a firearm.
12.77 Sound moderators are subject to certificate control under section 57(1) of the 1968 Act as an accessory "designed or adapted to diminish the noise or flash caused by firing" a firearm.