Aug 26, 2019 · John Parker Lindsay patented a superposed, 2-shot muzzleloading rifle action in 1860, and remarkably, was able to get a contract to sell them to the US Federal Army. The system was fairly simple, with two percussion caps and …

Below is a list of multiple-barrel firearms of all forms from around the world. [1] The table is sortable for every column. ^ Dockery, Kevin (2004). Weapons of the Navy SEALs. New York: Berkley. p. 68. ISBN 0-425-19834-0.

The Lindsay's unusual design called for two full charges to be loaded, one load atop the other, and ignition of the charges came from twin side-by-side hammers that rested on two percussion cones. Despite having two hammers, the Lindsay had only one trigger and one barrel.

Armed with that thought he produced 3 distinctive two shot, single barrel handguns and the Model 1863 U.S. Double Rifle Musket. All 3 of his pistols were made by the Union Knife Company, Naugatuck, Connecticut for the inventor.

The double rifle, also known as a double-barreled rifle, is a rifle with two barrels mounted parallel to each other that can be fired simultaneously or sequentially in quick succession. Synonymous with big game hunting found primarily in Africa and Asia, the double rifle is a sporting weapon with very little military heritage. [1]

Using the superimposed load concept, in combination with his patented double-hammer/single-trigger system, Lindsay produced a sample musket that effectively doubled the firepower of the average soldier in combat, as the design could be fired twice before it was reloaded.

May 19, 2007 · An excellent condition example of the "Artillery" Model 1861 Rifled Musket. Likely a post-Civil War model made from surplus parts with new-made stocks.

Jun 14, 2023 · The U.S. Model 1863 Double Rifle Musket made by J.P. Lindsay has to be one of the strangest muskets made during the Civil War. When a Lindsay is amongst other more common rifle muskets they don’t really stand out until you see there is …

Apr 25, 2018 · The P-58 Enfield Naval Rifle with the "magic" 1 in 48" Twist, 5 land and groove "heavy" barrel proved to be so accurate in tests conducted by the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in 1862, it was selected as the "issue" arm for the ANV "Sharpshooter Battalions" when it was available. When supplies of P-58 and P-60/61 Short Rifles ran out ...

Sep 16, 2016 · The Lindsay Double Rifle Musket showcased a single-piece wooden body with integrated grip and attached shoulder stock. Three bands were used to secure the barrel to the body with only a short section of the 41-inch long barrel assembly protruding ahead.