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Originally Posted by cyberia
So Hal, these were actually like the forefather of the speed loader?
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Yep, but the speed depended on the individual. Most still needed to cap the cylinder. I imagine some would carry them capped particularly when battle was imminent, but VERY iffy move. There's a fine line between "nuts and guts".
These weapons were a major factor in the dearth of "sabre slashes" incountered during the war. Much like the rifled bullet made a cooking tool of most bayonets.