Chapter
The Science of Guns: How to Stop a Barrel from Melting
24:39 - 28:27 (03:47)
Learn the science behind why Maxim's machine gun is better than guns with multiple barrels in terms of heat management and preventing barrel melting.
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The Maxim Gun, with its fewer barrels, had an advantage over rotating guns like the Gatling Gun as it didn't get too hot and won't melt easily.
24:39 - 26:48 (02:08)
Firearms
Summary
The Maxim Gun, with its fewer barrels, had an advantage over rotating guns like the Gatling Gun as it didn't get too hot and won't melt easily. It was considered a potent tool in a world where semi-automatic weapons were not abundant.
ChapterThe Science of Guns: How to Stop a Barrel from Melting
EpisodeHiram Maxim, Inventor of the Machine-Gun and Curling Iron
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the history of machine guns is discussed, including the evolution of the design from hand-cranked to automatic, the role of Hiram Maxim, and the challenges he faced in selling his weapon to European powers.
26:49 - 28:27 (01:37)
Machine Gun
Summary
In this episode, the history of machine guns is discussed, including the evolution of the design from hand-cranked to automatic, the role of Hiram Maxim, and the challenges he faced in selling his weapon to European powers.