This video features Firearms Curator Lisa Traynor examining the Ivor Johnson Safety Automatic Revolver, a firearm historically misrepresented as safe for children. Despite this false advertising, it became a popular 19th-century American weapon and is infamously linked to President William McKinley's assassination in 1901. The Royal Armouries shares this behind-the-scenes look at their collection, inviting viewers to learn more and support their museum.
This video showcases a Deringer of Philadelphia cap and ball pistol, highlighting its historical significance as a firearm similar to the one used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The presenter discovered the gun's importance after it was sold on Gunbroker, prompting this detailed look at the antique pistol.
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