As should be obvious to all regulars, I do freedom and culture and leave the hardware to those who know it better than I do, which is no doubt many of you. That said, this was just called to my attention and I’m calling ot to yours:
Is this something thast new materials and tech would allow to be perfected?
And if somebody tried, would “in common use” prove a hindrance?
[Via WiscoDave]
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2015/04/22/90-degree-barrels-myth-confirmed/
We can argue as to what things “in common use” applies to, but these three words are a trap.
Exactly!
I think its a “chicken and egg” thing. Common use implies that a lot of people fine something useful.
The Wehrmacht wasn’t the only group toying with similar ideas. If any of those had found a practical use for them we would have seen more produced regardless of material or production difficulties.
The Mythbusters TV show confirmed curved barrel firearms worked and were feasible. Two issue with them are accuracy and greatly diminished barrel life. But it can and has been done.