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The Maxim Legacy: From the Machine Gun to the Silencer
Hiram Percy Maxim, an American inventor, left a lasting mark on history with his invention of the firearm silencer. A deeply personal experience drove his innovation—his father, Sir Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the automatic machine gun, went deaf from test-firing his invention so frequently. This experience profoundly impacted Hiram Percy, leading him to add…