Hall's Patent Clock Gun: A Shot Every Hour, On The Hour
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the unique Hall's Patent Clock Gun, a 12-gauge pinfire firearm designed to fire a shot every hour. Ian McCollum details its history, purpose (likely bird scaring or time signaling), and intricate mechanism involving a clock, weights, strings, and a razor blade. The device is rare, with examples occasionally appearing at auction, particularly in England.





