Title: The Unsung Hero of Repeating Rifles: The Colt Ring Lever Carbine

You think you know the first modern repeating rifle? Think again! It wasn’t the Henry or Spencer lever guns, but the oft-overlooked Colt Ring Lever Carbine. Sure, it didn’t exactly set the world on fire, but this unsung hero laid the groundwork for the revolving rifles and shotguns we still see today. They may not be the most popular kids on the block, but hey, nobody’s perfect, right? Blame it on those pesky design limitations!