episode_0036
by adminA peaceful weapons lab today as well.
Brown was going about his daily life as usual.
Suddenly an idea passed through his mind.
‘If it’s electric magic…’
If only we could convert horsepower directly into electricity.
Isn’t there a need for batteries?
So-called human storage battery.
What if clean energy could be created using only magical power, without having to invest in facilities to produce or transmit electricity?
By transmitting electricity directly, electricity loss can also be significantly reduced.
Maybe this too can bring about groundbreaking change.
“Foot…what…are you serious?”
Brown tried to share this idea with others, but was cut off from Karen Sun.
“First of all… There are only a handful of wizards who can consistently use magic of a certain power. Also, I’ve never heard of electric magic, so it won’t work.”
“…I see.”
“Don’t be too discouraged. It was a fun idea.”
Human accumulator. failure.
“Oh, indeed. Smokeless gunpowder has been stabilized and is now ready for production.”
“Oh. It’s good.”
If smokeless gunpowder is introduced, it can be said that we are one step closer to automatic and semi-automatic firearms.
Of course, there is still a long way to go.
‘Back to main job…’
Brown returned to gun design.
Due to practical problems, the introduction of bolt action rifles and metal bullets was still unreasonable.
Complex structures and processes soon lead to increased production costs.
However, if the consumers who purchase it are those who can accept the high cost.
For example, nobles or merchants with large merchants.
Wouldn’t there be demand for collection or self-defense?
I don’t know if it will be successful yet, but if demand is high, the production process and technology will progress quickly.
It was judged that this could be helpful in the production of firearms in the future.
‘If it’s for self-defense, then of course you should use a pistol…’
Revolvers, which were designed by putting the detonator behind the existing cylinder and the gunpowder and bullets in the front, were discarded.
Instead, he began designing a revolver that would hold six metal bullets in the cylinder.
Each time the hammer is pulled back, the cylinder rotates.
Additionally, the cylinder can be manipulated to easily remove the bullet.
Finally, pull the trigger so the hammer cocks.
‘Uhm…’
As features are added, production costs will rise.
Brown thought for a moment.
‘Let’s look at the demand and make a decision.’
Brown chose a single-action revolver.
It would not be too late to develop the double action method after confirming demand or after production costs fall.
Right now, the cylinder only turns when the hammer is pulled back.
And instead of the cylinder being tilted to the side, it was designed so that bullets could be removed and loaded by pressing the bar next to the barrel.
And the size of the bullet…
‘hmm…’
Similar to a 45 caliber. With a size of approximately 11.5mm.
As time passed, Brown looked at the blueprint.
‘This should be enough.’
He took the blueprints with him and headed to the laboratory director’s office.
“I…Director of the research institute. Can I come in?”
“…come in.”
The head of the laboratory checking the revolver blueprint.
“Yes. It’s a revolver… ?”
“It is small in size and can be carried comfortably, and about six rounds of ammunition can be loaded at a time.”
“It looks much more advanced than the last pistol.”
In the case of existing firearms, you had to reload each time you fired a shot.
Compared to that, the ammo capacity is much more generous.
“Every time the hammer is pulled back, the cylinder rotates and the next bullet…”
After listening to the explanation, the research director began asking questions.
“How would you like to operate this revolver?”
“In my opinion, rather than introducing it to the military right away, I am thinking about releasing the quantity to the private sector.”
“Mmm. Please keep telling me.”
“Yes. If this is first introduced to the civilian market for self-defense, I think it will be relatively free in terms of cost. And based on the experience gained while producing it…”
The research director thinks for a moment after hearing Brown’s answer.
“It’s not a bad idea. Let’s leave the production of revolvers to a trustworthy private workshop. Bullets are produced directly by the empire… good. You worked hard.”
***
“Aren’t you a little concerned about the development of firearms? This might threaten us soon.”
“That sounds really funny. No matter how advanced firearms are, they will never be able to threaten our position.”
The magic tower of the Bjorn Empire.
The wizards’ recent interest has been firearms.
“Still, I have to admit what I have to admit. Isn’t it excellent to confuse the opponent?”
“Thanks to this, magic attacks can proceed much more smoothly. I think it’s an excellent supplement to magic attack spells.”
“Yes. As firearms develop, it is not bad news for us wizards.”
Although some were wary of the development of firearms, the mainstream opinion was that they were acceptable as tools to assist them.
“This is my personal opinion, but shouldn’t the future direction of magic move forward like firearms? In a way that is easy to learn.”
“What does that mean?”
“Haha. That’s a funny joke. If that were possible, wouldn’t it have happened a long time ago?”
“That’s right. But look what I have planned.”
A wizard spoke and laid out a blueprint on the table.
“The basic principle of a firearm is that the gunpowder exploded in the chamber pushes the bullet. I designed it with this in mind.”
He explained while tracing the blueprint with his hand.
“I tried transforming the magic wand. When an explosion spell is activated in the chamber of an existing firearm, bullets can be fired like a firearm. If you use this, even wizards who cannot use spells properly can easily…”
“Umm…”
“Hmm…”
After the explanation was over, he asked a question.
“What does everyone think?”
Soon the wizards who had been quietly listening to the explanation opened their mouths.
“Funny.”
“I think it goes beyond just imitating firearms.”
“Wouldn’t it have been much more productive if you had thought about ways to raise your own circle while thinking about this? This is sincere advice.”
The wizard is taken aback by the unexpected reaction.
“It’s a waste of time. Eggplant.”
“Still, it was quite fun.”
“Work hard to make it. That toy.”
The wizards left the place one by one, leaving him dejected.
“I…I still think it was a good idea…I will support you!”
Among many wizards. Only one person left cheering for him.
He was dazed, but soon came to his senses and made a promise.
“Yes. You can laugh at it all you want. Let’s see if the reaction is the same after making it.”
In the end, all I had to do was make it myself and prove it.
He made a promise and headed to his seat.
***
Brown visited the workshop whenever he had time and checked the production process of the prototype.
Of course, I also checked the metal bullet production process whenever I had time.
Time passed while correcting problems and revising the design.
Eventually, I was able to check the completed prototype.
“ya…”
Heavy weight.
Unique appearance.
– Ssuk suk.
The feel of cold steel.
Of course, both sides of the handle are made of wood.
-Crash.
When the hammer is pulled back, the cylinder rotates.
and…
-Tick.
“Oh…”
There was romance in the revolver.
“…Oops.”
Brown tried to reload all the rounds like this.
After coming to my senses, I checked various places around the revolver again.
I checked several times, but I checked thoroughly and there was nothing bad.
Brown confirmed that there were no immediate problems.
Next, there was a live shooting test.
He picked up the .45 caliber bullet lying next to him.
When the gun chamber cap was lifted, the chamber hole was revealed.
Calming my trembling hands, I tried to push the bullet into the chamber.
The bullet, which only scratched the cylinder and body without finding its proper place, slipped into the chamber.
-Sooo.
“Kya.”
This feeling.
I think I’ll become addicted.
When the cylinder is turned, the protrusions at the bottom of the cylinder prevent it from turning beyond a certain amount.
Since we also confirmed this by visiting the workshop, we were able to identify and correct the problem in advance.
“Hmm…”
-Sooo.
– Wormwood.
All chambers were filled with bullets.
Brown pulled back the hammer with a satisfied expression.
– Click.
After that.
It was fixed to the gun holder and a string was connected to the trigger.
‘Because it’s the first shot.’
It was a shame to lose the first shot to something like that, but ever since he saw the cannon explode, Brown has been mindful of safety every time he does a shooting test.
After gaining an appropriate distance, I pulled the taut rope with all my force.
-pop!
When I approached the gun and checked it with the naked eye, there seemed to be no problem.
Brown pulled back the hammer again and moved back.
-pop!
‘I think the confirmation is complete at this point.’
Brown confirmed that it was safe.
He lifted the gun from the pedestal and cocked the hammer.
-pop!
With the recoil, a sense of elation fills me.
“Ah…”
Before I knew it, I had fired all my bullets.
Finally, Brown flipped open the chamber cover and pressed the bar next to the barrel.
The shell casing was pushed by the stick and fell to the floor.
Smoke that had not yet escaped flowed out of the hole left by the warhead.
“How do you feel?”
Before I knew it, Karen came next to me and started talking.
Brown looked at her without saying anything and nodded.
revolver.
made.
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