Fascinated by footnotes in history that propelled some inventors to fame....and others who misread the political winds.
John Browning was fearful that his successful A5 shotgun would be banned by politicians for hunting because it gave the hunter an unprecedented five speedy shots.....which many thought were unethical and unsportsmanlike. Rather than wait for politicians to outlaw the A5, he began designing the over/under Superposed. Thinking that hunting would be relegated to no more than two shots. By having the Superposed ready and in the product line, he'd be ahead of the curve and capitalize on the situation. Law never came about....and the Superposed filled another market niche.
Bill Ruger who was certain politicians would limit magazine capacities and geared his products and marketing to 10 round limits. Didn't happen, Ruger had to earn the trust and respect of the marketplace back after angry gun owners dissed his products.
Oliver Winchester who was comfortable making lever actions, had little desire to go with designs that might compete with his domination of the rifle market. Frequently bought patent rights and designs then shelved them.
Any others you can think of that missed the mark?......
John Browning was fearful that his successful A5 shotgun would be banned by politicians for hunting because it gave the hunter an unprecedented five speedy shots.....which many thought were unethical and unsportsmanlike. Rather than wait for politicians to outlaw the A5, he began designing the over/under Superposed. Thinking that hunting would be relegated to no more than two shots. By having the Superposed ready and in the product line, he'd be ahead of the curve and capitalize on the situation. Law never came about....and the Superposed filled another market niche.
Bill Ruger who was certain politicians would limit magazine capacities and geared his products and marketing to 10 round limits. Didn't happen, Ruger had to earn the trust and respect of the marketplace back after angry gun owners dissed his products.
Oliver Winchester who was comfortable making lever actions, had little desire to go with designs that might compete with his domination of the rifle market. Frequently bought patent rights and designs then shelved them.
Any others you can think of that missed the mark?......