This video delves into a fascinating patent dispute between firearm design titans John Browning and Hiram Maxim. The core of the conflict revolves around Browning's Model 1895 machine gun, specifically its rotary-lever gas operation. Maxim claimed patent infringement, arguing his own patents broadly covered gas piston operation, albeit in a linear format. Browning and Colt countered by asserting the swinging lever mechanism was distinct and even demonstrated a working prototype that bypassed gas operation entirely using a muzzle cap system. While the legal battle's ultimate outcome was rendered moot by the 6mm Lee Navy's performance issues, this historical patent fight and the experimental firearm it produced are the focus.
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