Ever elusive parabellum rifles.

unspellable · 07-10-2004, 02:13 PM

As for the first "Maxim" Maxim design operating like a steam engine, I have always understood that Maxim first designed the crank for continuous rotation as in an engine, but the powers that be in military purchasing circles were afraid of a run-a-way condition and instigated the change to the crank not making a complete rotation.

I also understand that the first time a Maxim fired in anger was in British hands in Central Africa in what is today known as Uganda where the British were attempting to pacify the locals.

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07-10-2004, 02:13 PM	#25
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	As for the first "Maxim" Maxim design operating like a steam engine, I have always understood that Maxim first designed the crank for continuous rotation as in an engine, but the powers that be in military purchasing circles were afraid of a run-a-way condition and instigated the change to the crank not making a complete rotation. I also understand that the first time a Maxim fired in anger was in British hands in Central Africa in what is today known as Uganda where the British were attempting to pacify the locals.