Failed Good Intentions: S&W's Straight Line Target
This entry details the Smith & Wesson Straight Line Target pistol, a unique single-shot .22 LR firearm from the 1920s. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its radical design, including a pivoting barrel for loading and a striker-fired mechanism, contrasting it with contemporary models from Colt. Despite its innovative features, the pistol experienced limited commercial success due to perceived trigger inferiority and a heavier weight compared to predecessors.













