The Ljutic Space Gun (Repost: YouTube cut)

Published on March 1, 2023
Duration: 11:49

The Ljutic Space Gun is a unique 12-gauge bolt-action shotgun designed by Al Ljutic, known for its innovative straight-line stock and pistol grip to mitigate recoil. It features a manual action with a heavy striker spring and a counter-recoil mechanism. Only about 200 were made, with Ljutic later finding greater success with his Mono Gun.

Quick Summary

The Ljutic Space Gun is a unique 12-gauge bolt-action shotgun designed by Al Ljutic, featuring a straight-line stock and pistol grip for recoil reduction. Its innovative design includes a heavy striker spring that moves forward upon firing, creating inertia to counteract rearward recoil, resulting in very light felt recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Al Ljutic and the Space Gun
  2. 00:57Al Ljutic's Background
  3. 01:35Origins and Other Designs
  4. 02:39Production and the Mono Gun
  5. 03:49Design Features: Straight-line Stock
  6. 04:59Action and Cocking Mechanism
  7. 06:16Counter-Recoil Mechanism Explained
  8. 08:01Trigger Variations
  9. 09:29Internal Mechanics and Safety

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Ljutic Space Gun unique in its recoil reduction?

The Ljutic Space Gun features a straight-line stock and pistol grip design that directs recoil directly into the shoulder. Additionally, its massive striker spring moves forward when fired, creating inertia that counteracts the shotgun's rearward recoil, resulting in very light felt recoil.

Who designed the Ljutic Space Gun and what was his background?

The Ljutic Space Gun was designed by Al Ljutic, a professional boxer, machinist, and trap shooting enthusiast. He leveraged his machining skills to create innovative firearm designs, including the Space Gun and later the successful Mono Gun.

What type of action does the Ljutic Space Gun use?

The Ljutic Space Gun is a single-shot, locked-breech design that operates manually. The user pulls down a handle to unlock the action and then pulls it back to cock a very heavy striker spring for firing.

How many Ljutic Space Guns were manufactured?

Only approximately 200 Ljutic Space Guns were manufactured. The designer, Al Ljutic, later developed the more conventional 'Mono Gun,' which achieved significant commercial success and kept his company in business.

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