This video from Brownells Gun Techs™ showcases the fascinating Gardner Repeating Gun, also known as a "mechanical machine gun," at Rock Island Auction Co. The firearm, chambered in .45-70 Government, features dual barrels and actions that fire sequentially, making it a unique precursor to modern machine guns. The video highlights its intricate brass construction, bottom ejection system, and its historical context as an early attempt at rapid-fire weaponry, predating iconic firearms like the Colt-Browning M1895 and Maxim guns. It's presented as a remarkable piece of late 19th-century engineering and a rare surviving example from War Department trials.
This video showcases the rare 5-barrel Nordenfelt gun, a manually operated early machine gun. The presenter visited the Institute of Military Technology and discussed the Nordenfelt with Joe from GardnerGuns.com. The description highlights the Nordenfelt's popularity outside the US, contrasting it with the more common Gatling gun. It emphasizes the innovation and mechanical complexity of manually operated repeating firearms from this era, including contemporaries like the Gardner and Lowell guns, suggesting their appeal as fascinating historical pieces.
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