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| − | A '''Puckle Gun''' is a manual revolver invented in 1718 by James Puckle which required a crew to operate. | + | A '''Puckle Gun''' is a manual revolver invented in 1718 by James Puckle which required a crew to operate. It was designed to be mounted on a tripod and is one of the earliest weapons to have been referred to as a machine gun. Two surviving early production Puckle guns are known to exist. |
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Latest revision as of 19:57, June 3, 2024
A Puckle Gun is a manual revolver invented in 1718 by James Puckle which required a crew to operate. It was designed to be mounted on a tripod and is one of the earliest weapons to have been referred to as a machine gun. Two surviving early production Puckle guns are known to exist.