This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and design of the North & Skinner Revolving Rifle, an early 6-shot percussion firearm patented in 1852 and manufactured between 1856 and 1859. Approximately 600 units were produced, split between .60-caliber shotguns and .44 caliber rifles. The rifle features a unique lever-action mechanism utilizing the trigger guard and incorporates design elements like recessed chambers and a locking wedge to mitigate cylinder gap blast, drawing a comparison to the 1895 Nagant revolver. The presenter expresses interest in live-firing the weapon to assess its effectiveness.
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