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Guycot: A Rocket Ball Chain Rifle From 1879

Guycot: A Rocket Ball Chain Rifle From 1879

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Published on October 30, 2023
Duration: 12:11

This video provides an in-depth examination of the Guycot rocket ball chain rifle system from 1879, a rare and commercially unsuccessful firearm. It details the unique ammunition, a hollow-based bullet with a powder charge and primer, which eliminated the need for extraction. The analysis covers the rifle's design, markings, internal workings, and a comparison to the Spencer rifle. Despite its innovative features, the Guycot was underpowered, expensive to produce, and its proprietary ammunition was fragile and costly, contributing to its limited production and market failure. The video also briefly mentions the pistol variants and provides links to related content.

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