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Announcing Clockwork Basilisk: Headstamp's Fifth Book (ad-free)
🕑 Added 2022-11-17 12:42:33 +0000 UTChttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/headstamp/clockwork-basilisk?ref=an0msv
I am very excited to announce today the launch of Headstamp Publishing's fifth book, Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler. Written by Professor Ben Nicholson and a team of researchers, this is a groundbreaking study of the forefather of all modern revolvers. Collier and Wheeler created a true flintlock single-action revolver decades before Sam Colt's work, but have not receiver the recognition they deserve for their innovation.
This book is publishing in two volumes, intended to be referenced together while reading. The first volume contains the core material of the story - development of the original Collier and Wheeler patents, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd model Collier revolvers, military trials, decoration and engraving, fakes and reproductions, interaction with Colt, and the other revolving firearms designs that came before and after Collier. The second volume is a catalog of all known Colliers, with photos and details of each, plus a series of useful appendices.
The book is available for preorder on Kickstarter in several different variations along with a selection of cool extra materials - check it out today!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/headstamp/clockwork-basilisk?ref=an0msv
Comments
Steve Colletti
That was quick! Thanks. I supported at the base level.
Forgotten Weapons
Yes, it will be available as a standalone item (at retail price) after the Kickstarter ends.
Steve Colletti
Will you be making the "Who invented the Wheelgun" book available, separately?
The barbecube
The “hi-point” of their collection.
Brian Jay
Wheeler, you say? Aptly named for a revolver designer!
Timothy S Hennessey
In like Flint. Insert "I'll never financially recover from this meme"...
Guido Schriewer
having such in the 1820s! can't even think of anything that would be so far ahead to own today.
Brett Baker
Dang it, Ian. I'm trying to save up some money!
Robert Rowe
Whaaaaa... It was just a LITTLE too early. Access to good percussion caps (or even the Maynard tape primer system???) and ditch the flint/frizen, Sam's yer uncle!
