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   Message 471 of 1,275   
   Cliff D. Weller to All   
   Re: Self-cocking revolver?   
   07 Apr 04 15:54:05   
   
   From: overhung@dontemailme.com   
      
   In article <40738499.719953@news.vcn.com>, html5lover@yukyukyahoo.com says...   
      
   >There   
   >is always some way fashion or form of human activation even today, no doubt   
   more   
   >so 100+ years ago.   
   >Carl   
      
   And I think that's why there are those who chose   
   revolvers over pepper boxes or other forms of   
   firearms. There is something "sure" about the   
   action of a revolver that is missing in other   
   firearms that are prone to jamming, or worse yet,   
   malfunctioning because of dirt or mud getting   
   into the action. I've never tried it, but have   
   heard that a revolver has no such limitations and   
   can be fired "from under water" if the occasion   
   dictates.   
      
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