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Summary  
The document details rifle transactions at Aeromarine Supply Company in Birmingham, Alabama, between March 29 and March 30, 1968. Donald F. Wood, a salesman, reported that Harvey Lowmeyer purchased a Remington Model 700ADL rifle (.243 Winchester) with a Redfield scope, ammunition, and mounting equipment on March 29. Lowmeyer later returned to exchange the .243 rifle for a Remington Model 760 (.30/06), which was placed in a Browning box. The exchange involved replacing the scope and ammunition without monetary transaction. Discrepancies in scope mounting and serial numbers (e.g., 283749 crossed out, replaced by 4461616) are noted. Administrative records reference FD-340 forms and file numbers (e.g., 44-1740-1A3, 44-1740-146), indicating evidence submissions or witness statements. Names like John Hubart Willard, Byron De La Beckwith, and William Joseph Lehmeyer are listed with physical descriptions, dates (e.g., April 5, 1968), and file numbers. Declassification notices under Executive Order 14176 and references to "2025 RELEASE" are included.  

Key People  
- Donald F. Wood: Salesman at Aeromarine Supply Company involved in rifle exchanges.  
- Harvey Lowmeyer: Purchased and exchanged rifles; described as a 36-year-old man with dark hair, medium complexion, and wearing a dark business suit.  
- Byron De La Beckwith: Listed with demographic details and file number 44-1740-146.  
- John Hubart Willard: Described with physical attributes and file number 44-1740-14.  
- William Joseph Lehmeyer: Included in a form entry with personal data.  

Key Locations  
- Birmingham, Alabama: Site of Aeromarine Supply Company (5701 Airport Highway) and Donald F. Wood’s residence (405 Lance Lane).  
- Jackson, Mississippi: Linked to police department records referenced in administrative documents.  

Key Events  
- March 29, 1968: Sale of Remington Model 700ADL rifle to Harvey Lowmeyer.  
- March 30, 1968: Exchange of .243 caliber rifle for Remington Model 760 (.30/06).  
- Submission of evidence or witness statements under FD-340 forms.  
- Documentation of physical descriptions for identification purposes.  

Key Organizations  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Implied through form entries like FD-340 and involvement in evidence submissions.  
- Local police departments: Including Jackson, Mississippi, referenced in administrative records.

MLK Declassified Files

44-bh-1740_729219_10-04-part_1_of_7.pdf

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