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Greg Bell · February 15, 2009, 11:33 PM

I was reading Blood Meridian and John Glanton's rifle is refered to as a "Swivel Bore." What is that?

February 15, 2009, 11:33 PM	#1
Greg Bell Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,053	What rifle, circa 1850, would be called a "Swivel bore." I was reading Blood Meridian and John Glanton's rifle is refered to as a "Swivel Bore." What is that? __________________ Correct anwers to gun questions to save time... Carry: j-frame Home/combat: Hk P30 or Beretta 92G Doomsday: Colt 6920 with Aimpoint t-2