Fosbery Pump Shotgun
| Fosbery Pump Shotgun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 16 Gauge |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Pump-action, Rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 5 round box Magazine |
The Fosbery Pump Shotgun was a prototype pump action shotgun designed in 1891 chambered in 16 Gauge.[1][2][3] The weapon was the first to use a multi-lug rotating bolt predating what would later be used on the M1941 Johnson machine gun and the ArmaLite AR-10.
See also
References
- ^ "Fosbery's Pump Shotgun - Forgotten Weapons". 19 September 2014.
- ^ "British Fosbery pump-action shotgun with 'Stoner' bolt - Armament Research Services (ARES)". 26 September 2017.
- ^ "Ahead of Its Time: British Fosbery Pump-Action Shotgun with "Stoner" Bolt - Small Arms Review". 19 February 2023.