The Puckle Gun: Repeating Firepower in 1718

[RCT(V)]

Fascinating! . . . Absolutely fascinating . . .

The Puckle Gun: Repeating Firepower in 1718

British. From 1718 . . . and, specifically for firing at Turks/Ottomans .


Credit/copyright: ForgottenWeapons.com

 

[tiger stacker]

A Option for fire support on Empire Total War, effective against those pesky enemies.

 

[BuckFelize]

That was ace. I'd love to see one being operated by a well-drilled firer. The Welrod presentation was good too. I didn't realise they were still in use!

 

[old_rat]

Can I have one for Christmas 2017?

 

[4(T)]

It would be nice to see a Puckle gun in action. Unlike most early attempts at repeating firearms, this one looks perfectly serviceable. I imagine those 1 1/4" balls were the perfect size for punching holes through pirate skiffs and cutters.

I guess it didn't sell well because the gun probably cost more than a whole company of Royal Marines, based on the pay rates of the day (and the expendable lives).