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The British Money-Walker 1868 Trials Rifle featured a unique top-lever falling block action, distinct from contemporary designs. While it performed adequately in speed tests, its failure in the exposure test due to mechanism seizure led to its rejection in favor of the Martini action. The rifle's stock appears to be a repurposed component from an older percussion rifle.

The William Soper Direct Action Breech Loader, patented in 1868, was a unique single-shot rifle designed for rapid reloading in tight ranks. Its high-leverage side action offered a significant mechanical advantage, allowing for impressive rates of fire, with historical accounts of 60 shots per minute. While its complexity may have hindered military adoption, it proved successful as a sporting arm.