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Morse Carbine: If the Army Says No, Sell it Commercially!

Morse Carbine: If the Army Says No, Sell it Commercially!

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Published on April 28, 2019
Duration: 11:16

This video delves into the fascinating history of George Morse's breechloading carbine, a revolutionary design that, despite its innovative self-contained brass cartridge patented in 1856, failed to secure a US military contract in 1857, losing to the Burnside carbine. To generate revenue, Morse produced 100 commercial sets featuring a receiver with interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrels. The description also touches upon Morse's subsequent contract for military muzzleloader conversions, the stalled progress of that project, and Morse's eventual allegiance with the Confederacy to produce his rifles in the South, setting the stage for a future video.

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