Videos tagged with Jones Patent Pistol
Why did this rare Jones Patent pistol mechanism not catch on? With firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson
This video explores a rare and bizarre Jones Patent pistol, featuring a unique five-barrel mechanism designed by Richard and Charles John Jones in 1853. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its flat profile, stacked rifled barrels, and the innovative 'slinky-style' hammer action that sequentially fires each barrel by tumbling down a series of steps. Despite its novel design, the pistol did not gain traction due to its complexity, cost, and competition from established revolvers like the Colt and Adams.
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