This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the Daniels Seven-Shot Smoothbore Turret Musket, a rare revolving firearm patented in 1838 by Charles and Henry Daniels and manufactured by C.B. Allen. Despite its unique design, this smoothbore weapon, approximately .55 caliber, was not commercially successful, with only about 50 units produced. The description highlights that similar turret rifle designs also failed to gain market traction. The video also points to C.B. Allen's involvement in manufacturing other firearms like the Elgin cutlass pistols and Cochran turret rifles.
This video discusses the Elgin Cutlass Pistol, a unique firearm patented in 1837 by George Elgin. Inspired by Jim Bowie's popularity, the pistol featured a large knife attached to a single-shot percussion mechanism, intended as a dual-purpose weapon. Despite potential practical drawbacks like bulk and weight, the design saw production by licensed manufacturers and was even purchased by the US Navy. The specific example highlighted is a commercial model made by Morrill, Mosman, and Blair, noted as the first percussion handgun formally adopted by the US military.
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