This video details the Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, a 37mm rapid-fire weapon developed by Benjamin Hotchkiss. It highlights the gun's mechanical design, which differs from the Gatling gun by using a single bolt and intermittent barrel rotation for improved safety and accuracy. The discussion covers its historical use, particularly in the Spanish-American War at San Juan Hill, its naval applications, and its service through WWI as an anti-aircraft weapon.
The Winchester-Hotchkiss M1879 and M1883 represent early American bolt-action rifle designs by Benjamin Hotchkiss. Initially submitted for US Army trials, military adoption was slow due to a preference for single-shot firearms. These rifles were chambered in .45-70 Government and featured a tubular buttstock magazine, with the M1883 addressing a breakage issue found in the M1879's stock design.
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