Rollin White
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Rollin White was an American gunsmith who invented a single shot bored-through revolver cylinder that allowed paper cartridges to be loaded from the rear of a revolver's cylinder. Because the open breeches were unprotected from lateral fire, all charges would instantly explode in a chain fire.
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Rollin White patent, Apr. 3, 1855
Smith & Wesson .32 rimfire 'model 1½' pocket pistol manufactured 1865-1868 under Rollin White's patent
Remington Conversion
Remington Conversion, Rollin White Patent April 3. 1855 inscribed on cylinder
Rollin White Revolver
Rollin White Revolver barrel, Lowell Arms Co. inscriptionScientists from United States 6
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Rollin White was an American gunsmith who invented a single shot bored-through revolver cylinder that allowed paper cartridges to be loaded from the rear of a revolver's cylinder. Because the open breeches were unprotected from lateral fire, all charges would instantly explode in a chain fire. Only one gun would be built to White's specifications, and that for use in a trial to show the impracticality of the gun. The gun could not fire metallic cartridges.
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