Revolving Shotgun, to Fight Boko Haram in Nigeria

Gun Watch ^ | 17 June, 2017 | Dean Weingarten

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 Image from theguardian.com:

In this widely circulated image of Aisha Gombi Bakari, you can see the homemade revolving shotgun that she uses to hunt Baka Haram Islamic terrorists.  The lock up does not look impressive, but it will do for a small number of shots.

 The cylinder is probably turned by hand. There are index cuts to make sure it is lined up with the barrel.  Aisha is supposed to be paid about $25 a month, but the payments are spotty.  An official has recently been indicted on embezzeling 1.8 billion dollars marked for anti-terrorism efforts.

That might explain why the local villagers cry out for better weapons, and why their $25 a month payments are erratic. It appears she has factory ammunition.

Even very poor people with limited tools can make repeating shotguns.  But they would be far better served with AK47s, GPS, radios, and real support from their government. 


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[Man from Oz]

Oh Boy! That collection is amazing! Congratulations on the fruits of your hard work and enterprise! Thank you for sharing pics of those beautiful pieces.

MFO

[Man from Oz]

Quick question... Is that 1895 Winchester a Russian? Do you know the story behind the stock color? It looks discolored from the pic

[Dusty Road]

30 US (30-40) US Mark. The stock is discolored due to sun bleach, it sat by a window for over 40 years and may have had some moisture damage. I have another in much better shape but it’s chambered in 30-06 and non military.

[Man from Oz]

Thanks. I have one 1895 carbine chambered 30.06.