One of the most prolific and innovative inventors in history, JOHN MOSES BROWNING was born on this date in 1855.
The next time you rack your semiautomatic pistol, remember the slide mechanism was invented by Mr. Browning. Otherwise, we’d be stuck with Georg Luger’s toggle top! Seen many of those designs, lately?
Every time I first touch off my one remaining prized 1911, I try to intone, “God Bless John Moses Browning!”
For a succinct biography of the man, please go to 1911.org
Indeed!
Posted by keads | January 23, 2013, 9:34 amGood to see you!
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 23, 2013, 10:21 amJMB (PBUH!) was a remarkable man, in the ranks of Tom Edison & Ben Franklin. The fact that almost every new semi-auto pistol introduced since 1911 still uses the same basic mechanism. Until someone invents the phaser (please please please), that will likely continue.
Posted by Rev. Paul | January 23, 2013, 9:46 amAgreed.
A phaser? Really?
The gov’t would probably only allow those permanently set to stun for civilian use.
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 23, 2013, 10:22 amGood point! And he DID create an entire industry that is still alive and well today!
Posted by Old NFO | January 23, 2013, 10:42 amThanks.
(as of this writing, anyway…)
Posted by guffaw1952 | January 23, 2013, 10:46 am