Videos tagged with Henry Ball Patent Belt Pistol
Backward firing self defence pistol? The Anti-garotting firearm with firearmexpert Jonathan Ferguson
This entry details the Henry Ball Patent Belt Pistol, a unique self-defense firearm from the 1850s-1860s designed to counter garroting attacks. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its operation via a cord system worn on a belt, its historical context driven by public fear of violent crime, and compares it to other similar designs. The firearm represents a fascinating intersection of social history and personal security.
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