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Foreign News
May 12, 1787
Fowle's New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Italian inventor Magotti in Paris has developed a carbine that fires six balls with the powder of one, plus similar pistols, proposed for French cavalry to enhance firepower and save resources.
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An Italian, named Magotti, has invented a curious carbine at Paris, which discharges six balls at one time, without any more powder than what the common carbine used by the troops require for one ball. Although the length and mouth are of the same dimensions as the latter, it is only strengthened where the balls are deposited, and the touch hole made rather longer: it has effect at the distance of 120 paces. He has also invented pistols on the same principle; and it is proposed to supply the French cavalry with them, as one man will have the effect of six, besides the vast saving in time and powder, when on service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Invention
Weapon Technology
What keywords are associated?
Italian Inventor
Multi Shot Carbine
Paris Invention
French Cavalry
Weapon Efficiency
What entities or persons were involved?
Magotti
Where did it happen?
Paris
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Paris
Key Persons
Magotti
Outcome
proposed supply to french cavalry for increased effect of one man as six, with savings in time and powder.
Event Details
An Italian named Magotti invented a carbine in Paris that discharges six balls at once using the same powder as for one ball in a common carbine. It matches dimensions but is strengthened for balls and has a longer touch hole, effective at 120 paces. He also invented pistols on the same principle.