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Firepower Back to the 1500s: Pre-Collier Repeaters (ad-free)
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Samuel Colt wasn't the first person to invent a revolver, and Artemas Wheeler wasn't either. Today Professor Ben Nicholson joins me to discuss the history of repeating firearms before Wheeler and Collier - a history that goes clear back to the 1500s. From Roman candle type guns like the Chambers to superposed chamber designs like the Jennings to truly bizarre designs like the Dolep & Gorgo funnel pistol, we will cover it all!
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Paul Beck
I REALLY would appreciate it have you gone into ANY Details about the gun that was on the table!!! 🤨
Guido Schriewer
castle (burg) eltz. don't know if they have more than svivel guns but sure an outstanding collection on display. looks pricy as heck.
Guido Schriewer
I do wonder about those harmonica guns. did they had several "magazin/chamber" as a standart option? that would predate lee magazins quiet a bit. man they really must have had THE most skilled guys around for those early wheelguns.
Martin Morehouse
Nice bits on world trade; history is deeper than we usually think of it.
Loke von Post
Fascinating video! I hope to see more collaborations between the two of you in the future :)
George Bottarini
Thank you have ordered the book.
