This video showcases a heavily modified Colt 1855 revolving shotgun converted into a 10-gauge pistol, weighing 6.5 pounds and featuring a shortened 12-inch barrel. The host compares its immense size to a Colt Walker, highlighting the extreme nature of this functional, custom firearm. Modifications include a bent backstrap, custom grips, and a trigger guard extension, demonstrating significant gunsmithing effort.
The Colt 1855 Revolving Shotgun, designed by Elisha Root, featured innovative mechanics like a side-hammer and a unique creeping ramrod for easier loading of large charges. Its cylinder axis pin housed the rotation ratchets and stop notches, allowing for smoother cylinder faces and easier removal. Colt avoided chamber shields to prevent sparks from reflecting back, mitigating chain fire risks.
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