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- Volcanic Repeating Arms Pistol, circa 1856 - The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company (1855-1857) made key early advancements in self-contained ammunition and repeating firearms. Using a "Rocketball" cartridge of a bullet with a hollow cavity in the rear for the charge, it allowed for the development of a repeater mechanism. Principals in the company included Oliver Winchester, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.
- circa 1856
- Collections - Artifact
Volcanic Repeating Arms Pistol, circa 1856
The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company (1855-1857) made key early advancements in self-contained ammunition and repeating firearms. Using a "Rocketball" cartridge of a bullet with a hollow cavity in the rear for the charge, it allowed for the development of a repeater mechanism. Principals in the company included Oliver Winchester, Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson.