This entry details the unique mechanical operation of the Roper Repeating Shotgun, a 16 gauge firearm patented by Sylvester Roper in 1866. It highlights the gun's open-bolt action, four-round cylindrical magazine, and the specific sequence of cocking and trigger pull required for its firing cycle. The information is presented with historical context, noting its significance as an early example of repeating shotgun technology.
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