This video details James Paris Lee's early venture, the Lee Single-Shot Carbine, patented in 1862. Despite initial military interest during the Civil War, a caliber miscommunication led to rejection and financial ruin for his Milwaukee-based company. The carbine featured a unique swing-open breech action and a three-position rear sight.
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