The Nichols & Childs revolving rifle, patented in 1838, was a contemporary of the Colt Paterson but proved less practical due to its manual cylinder rotation and gas seal mechanism. While the patent suggested auto-indexing, production models often lacked it. With a heavy barrel and chambered in .36 caliber, only about 100-150 were produced before the partnership dissolved, overshadowed by Colt's superior designs.
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