The gun that doesn't want to be fired: Hermann's Patent Revolver
Royal Armouries
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17m
Ergonomics are an important and constantly changing aspect of firearms, however, this episode we have a gun that is downright difficult to fire.
Watch Jonathan come to grips with this in this week's episode.
More info and patent available at:
https://littlegun.be/arme%20belge/artisans%20identifies%20h/a%20herman%20gb.htm
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