👉 The Arkansas Weapon, also known as the "Arkansas Rifle," is a unique firearm designed by Charles E. Smith and patented in 1917. It's a semi-automatic, single-shot rifle that uses a detachable, spring-loaded cartridge. The weapon features a distinctive barrel with a notch at the rear, which houses the magazine and allows for easy loading. When the trigger is pulled, it cycles the bolt forward to fire a single shot, which is then ejected from the barrel and reloaded by pulling a lever. This design makes it simple to use and maintain, with minimal parts to fail. Despite its simplicity, the Arkansas Weapon was capable of firing a powerful 7.62x39mm cartridge and was used by the Arkansas National Guard during World War II.
