The Colt revolving rifle (or carbine) reminds me of the so-called "Buntline Special." Both were interesting ideas, and that was about it.

I think that Marcy was thinking of the inherent firepower in the repeating firearm, not the inherent flaws.

Interestingly, at least to me, he reported that the single greatest cause of death and injury on the "Trail" was misuse of firearms -- especially grabbing one by the barrel and pulling it towards you. Sort of thing that would get you killed then and will get you killed now.

I think that I made a mistake in his first name; I think that it was Randolph, not Randall.