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From the Vault: Lewis Gun Made by Savage Arms

From the Vault: Lewis Gun Made by Savage Arms

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Published on August 5, 2022
Duration: 5:22

This video features Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Keith at Rock Island Auction Co. showcasing a vintage Lewis Gun manufactured by Savage Arms during World War I. They delve into its design by U.S. Army officer Isaac Newton Lewis, its adoption by the British, and its historical significance as the first aircraft-mounted machine gun. The video explains the operation of its distinctive top-mounted 97-round disc magazine, long-stroke piston, and open-bolt action. Additionally, it touches upon the various calibers it was chambered in and its innovative air-cooled barrel system with heat-sink fins.

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