This video explores the fascinating history and design of the Holland & Holland "Paradox," a groundbreaking firearm developed by Lt. Col. George Fosbery. Fosbery, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, envisioned a sporting gun capable of effectively firing both birdshot and solid projectiles. The Paradox achieves this by incorporating a short section of rifling at the muzzle, imparting spin on slugs for improved accuracy without significantly degrading shotgun patterns. This innovative design, licensed to the renowned Holland & Holland, offered a versatile solution for British officers hunting diverse game in India.
This video is a book review focusing on "Paradox - The Story of Col. G.V. Fosbery, Holland & Holland, and the Paradox." The book delves into the inventions of Colonel George Fosbery, most notably the Webley-Fosbery automatic revolver, but also his other significant patents. The description highlights his innovative rifled shotgun barrel, the Paradox, designed to fire both shot and slugs accurately for use in India. It details how Fosbery solved the problem of smoothbore inaccuracy with slugs and rifled barrels damaging shot patterns by rifling only the end of the barrel and using specialized projectiles. The Paradox was licensed to Holland & Holland and became his most successful invention, produced in various bores and configurations.
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