This comprehensive two-volume set, 'Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler,' delves into the history and mechanics of early revolving firearms, predating Samuel Colt's patents. Authored by Ben Nicholson, the work meticulously details 74 surviving examples and explores the significant 1818 patent and subsequent legal challenges. It highlights the evolution from manual operation to sophisticated clockwork mechanisms.
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