The affordable revolver that changed history with Firearms Curator Lisa Traynor
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.










