Originally Posted by FlyChamps
Originally Posted by limapapa
A marvelous gun! I show my ignorance, but how do the barrels close over the proud breech face--looks like at least 1/16 inch sticking out, maybe more. Thanks.

The opening lever linkage first moves the barrels straight forward a short distance to clear the breach face before they drop. That was Dougall's patent.

I would think the mechanism for that would be quite complicated and something of a PITA to maintain, etc. But what were the advantages and disadvantages of the system? It certainly is an interesting gun

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