20-Shot Revolver

By John Farrier in Society & Culture, Weapons & War on Dec 30, 2010 at 11:41 am

This is a unique single-action revolver patented by Henry S. Josselyn in 1866. Information on this gun is scarce, but it would appear to fire twenty rounds without reloading simply by cycling a new round on the flexible chain after each discharge. At least one example of this firearm is retained by the Smithsonian Institution.

Link | Patent Information | Photo: American Heritage Magazine


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  1. dooflotchie
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    Well, I can see why this type of handgun design turned out to be impractical and poorly-received but it sure does look cool!

  2. Barking Bud
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    The Smith & Wessonian!!

  3. Muzition
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    I wonder if anyone ever actually used one of these.

  4. Christian Lafay
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    Seems like it would be better for rifle applications.

  5. Bill
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    It would be a little difficult to get into a holster.

  6. James R. Rummel
    Dec 30th, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    Once again, John, I must thank you for the link!


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