Originally Posted By: treblig1958
I think the French and the Germans, especially the French, had far more input into the development of firearms than the English.


Valid claim indeed, and it depends on how one weighs different features. Breech loading and self contained cartridges came from France, yet put against things such as the aforementioned three designs plus the self opening mechanisms and Boss's single trigger etc. the British will have a very good case to make smile

Last edited by Nitro Xpress; 07/19/17 11:52 AM.