The Colt Franklin rifle, with only 50 units manufactured, underwent US Army and Navy trials in 1887-1888, firing approximately 4,000 rounds without significant issues. Despite its performance, the military did not place an order, likely due to concerns about the delicate, exposed box magazine being susceptible to damage by enlisted men. Most of these rifles were subsequently destroyed, with their survival attributed to a dedicated Colt collector.
This entry details the Hudson Machine Gun Prototype, a unique firearm developed by Robert F. Hudson. It covers its history, technical specifications, and the reasons for its eventual rejection by the US Navy, highlighting its innovative but complex 'constant recoil' system and unusual ergonomics. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.
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