This "From the Vault" episode features Caleb Savant and guest Cody Slocum showcasing an extremely rare 1863 Slocum Side-Loading Revolver. Cody, a descendant of the inventor Frank Slocum, explains the revolver's unique side-loading mechanism, designed to circumvent the Rollin White patent held by Smith & Wesson. This innovative design allowed for metallic cartridges to be loaded into the chambers by sliding them from the side, a clever workaround given the patent restrictions on bored-through cylinders. Manufactured by the Brooklyn Arms Company, these revolvers were produced in limited numbers in 1863 and 1864 and were reportedly carried as backup weapons by Union soldiers during the Civil War.
This video focuses on the Slocum Rimfire Revolver, a notable firearm from the Brooklyn Arms Company. Designed by Frank Slocum, it offered a practical solution to overcome Rollin White's patent on bored-through cylinders. A key feature highlighted is its compatibility with standard .32 rimfire cartridges, achieved through an innovative chamber sleeve design that uses removable chamber pieces. This made it more accessible than other designs that required proprietary ammunition.
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