Clement Pottet: Father of the Shotgun Shell
This video delves into the history and innovation of Clement Pottet, recognized as a father of the modern shotgun shell. It highlights his groundbreaking work in developing paper-walled, metallic-base shells, which remained largely unchanged for over a century. The content features an examination of one of Pottet's original shotguns, a double-barrel side-by-side with a distinctive rotary action, thanks to access provided by the Liege Arms Museum. The description also promotes the "Forgotten Weapons" Patreon channel, Floatplane, and merchandise.












