Swivels were first patented in Knightdale, North Carolina on December 21, 1892 by George W. Stephenson and Alfred P. Smith. The swivels consisted of a V-shaped armature with a U-shaped clamp that could be used to rotate the gun barrel around its axis. It was later renamed the "Gun Swivel." The Gun Swivel was designed to increase accuracy and promote better shooting when using shotguns or rifles. The Gun Swivel had several notable users throughout its history including World War II veteran Harry Kapp, who popularized it as the "gun turret" in his book "The Gun Turret Bible." In 1949, shotgun manufacturer Remington introduced a version of the Gun Swivel called the Remington 870 Shotgun Barrel Rotator which allowed shooters to rotate their barrels up to 90 degrees in order to improve accuracy while using shotguns. In 1957, North Carolina started selling the first rotary firearms turrets which featured an electronic trigger and rotatable sighting system named the "Crotal". These turrets were later adapted for use with assault rifles such as the AR-15/M4 rifle. The popularity of rotary firearms turrets led to new designs and improvements being made to them over time; this eventually led to today's modern rotating firearm turrets which are known as gun swivels
There are many types of firearms that can be used, and a firearm’s swivel is one of the most important features. A firearm’s swivel allows the gun to rotate on its mounting bracket in order to aim at any target from any angle. This increases accuracy and makes reloading easier. Gunswives come in different shapes and sizes, but all have one common purpose: increasing the range of a firearm’s action by rotating it around its mount. There are three primary types of gunswives: Weaver-style gunswIVES, Bergman-style gunswIVES, and standard pistol sights (SSN) sights. Weaver-style gunswIVES typically use two screws to hold the barrel into position on the mount while the trigger is pulled back; once released, this action rotates the barrel until it aligns with an adjustable sight block on the receiver. The downside to this type of swivel is that it is not as flexible as other types of swivels; therefore, if you want to shoot off multiple rounds at close range without having to take your time getting each shot lined up, you may need to purchase a separate unit for each weapon you intend to use them with. Bergman-style gunswIVES feature a simple crossbolt design that allows for quick rotation; however, they are less versatile than Weaver-style gunswives because they do not provide adjustability for elevation or windage. If you want increased accuracy at long ranges, then Bergman-stylegunswIVES may be best suited for you. SSN sights allow shooters to place their eyes directly on their target without needing any magnification or adaptation; therefore, these sights offer superior performance over traditional aperture sights when shooting targets out long distances.
Knightdale was founded in 1868 by Rev. John A. Knight and his family. The town became a center for gun culture after the American Civil War when many General Nathan Bedford Forrest's men were based in nearby Durham. Gun ownership spread to the townspeople through trade with neighboring counties, as well as from military personnel stationed in nearby Fort Fisher. In 1892, the first NRA meeting was held in Knightdale, and the first hunting rifle hunt took place there two years later. During World War II, most of North Carolina's gun industry went into production at Raleigh-based Allied Signal Corporation; however, much of Knightdale's firearms manufacturing did not cease until 1945. For many years, Knightsdale been one of only two towns in North Carolina (the other being Fayetteville) that still produced fully automatic rifles manually operated by residents/shooters themselves - this practice ended around 1978 when all manual-operated rifle factories closed down nationwide due to competition from automated machines.
Knightdale is a small town in Columbus County, North Carolina. The population was 1,451 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Area. Knightdale is located on State Highway 143 about 12 miles east of Interstate 95 and about 18 miles west of the larger city of Charlotte. The first inhabitants in what today is Knightdale were Native Americans who roamed across this area for many centuries before developing trade routes with other parts of the United States. The first European to visit this area was Captain John Smith in 1607 when he discovered a new route from Virginia to Carolina through what are now Knightdale and Cedar Hill Roads. In 1778, General George Washington and his army invaded South Carolina and destroyed several plantations near what is now Knightdale while marching along Interstate 95. After leaving South Carolina, Washington returned to find that much of the region had been burned by British forces during the Revolutionary War including some plantations near present day Knightdale which he spared because they belonged to his enemy, King George III. Captain John Smith again visited this area in 1794 while exploring a new route between North America and Europe via Savannah Harbor. He noted that there was no major river or creek running through present day Knightdale but that it had plenty of land suitable for farming due to its location near two major rivers: Catawba River and Pee Dee River. This information would later be used by developers as they surveyed lands for their subdivisions around the turn of the century During Reconstruction in 1881-1882 following Reconstruction efforts by President Ulysses S Grant, Knightsville (later called Woodstock) became known as "the most grafty township" in all of Columbus County due to its lack of African American residents combined with high levels of corruption within local government; except for one instance where an African American married into a white family name resulting in federal taxes being withheld from her income even though she fully supported herself and their children until her death more than 20 years later). In 1886 Mayor James Hogg organized a group composed mostly white men who bought up all remaining enslaved black people living within four blocks radius around Woodstock leading ultimately to their emancipation although many plantation owners found ways remain enslaved until after World War II when blacks began migrating northward throughout southern Ohio Valley looking for work opportunities . This period also saw Knoxville becoming one of America's largest cities thanks largely to railroad construction which brought factories not only closer but also created opportunities for black laborers working alongside whites on various jobs throughout central Tennessee including steel production at Roanoke Forge Company among others; eventually leading Knoxville's decline as eastern Tennessee became increasingly industrialized while western Knoxville continued experiencing rural growth notwithstanding advances made by urban areas such as Nashvilleabortion reform laws becoming more difficult or non-existent due primarily to funding shortages caused by increased national debt however legal abortion remains available via medical procedures performed privately outside general medical channels such as those aforementioned Roanoke Forge Company). Finally during this time period approximately 60%ofKnoxvillians were citizens born outside its borders making it one of America’s most diverse cities despite having very few black residentsdespite recent efforts by some elected officialsto diversify economic fields/communities beyond manufacturing
There is a long and varied history of swivels on firearms. The first guns with swivels were made in the 16th century, and the most common type of swivel used today is called a "pistol-grip" swivel (originally introduced for muskets). It was designed to allow the shooter to keep their hand on the gun while it was being fired, thus reducing accuracy risks. Swivels have also been used for hunting rifles, shotguns, pistols and revolvers. Today, they are especially popular on assault rifles because they allow these weapons to be fired from any angle without having to twist or turn them around.
The first gun swivels were patented in 1844 by Nicholas-Jacques Conte.
Knightdale is a city in Davidson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 21,812 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Davidson County and the home of Davidson College. Knightdale was founded by Colonel James Robertson in 1797 as a small settlement on the Yadkin River. The area now called Knightdale was part of what is now eastern Johnston County when it was organized in 1819. From its early days as a frontier community, Knightdale has been nestled within the rich agricultural land that surrounds it. Today's downtown district contains several prominent buildings dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s: First Union Bank, which served as a model for later banks throughout America; Pritchett Printing House; and finally, Robinson's Drugstore on Fourth Street. In 1908, Drury-Pope Company purchased much of present-day Knightdale from Saunders Tobacco Company (the original owner) for $27,000 In 1914–15 Confederate General Robert Ewell established his headquarters at nearby Dunnston Springs during operations around Raleigh-Durham Airport. His men had sex with local women to keep them under control while they awaited battle against Union forces northeast of town. A campaign against these immoral activities soon became known as "Ewell's Raid." Despite public outcry and threats from Mayor John Broughton, General Ewell continued to use Dunnston Springs until his death in 1865 at age 54 after leading Union troops into battle at Missionary Ridge near Asheville. The region that includes Knightdale today first came into being following development along Yadkin Creek beginning in earnest around 1830 when farmers began moving westward towards where Interstate 85 crosses over from North Carolina into Kentucky/Tennessee territory. By 1847 there were more than 60 families living hereabouts with about 100 acres (40 hectares) devoted to agriculture and 10 slaves working on those same plantations according to one estimate cited in 1870 by Jno.[4]
Knightdale was founded in 1785 by Colonel James Robertson and his wife, Elizabeth. The town was named for the Knight family of North Carolina who were landowners there at the time. The first store in Knightdale opened in 1790. In 1850, the community had a population of 350 people and it supported a school, a post office, and two churches. In 1872, an oil well was drilled in Knightdale and production began which led to subdivision of the town into blocks. In 1881, a railroad station was built on the western edge of town and passenger service commenced from Raleigh. The heyday of Knightdale ended with World War II when the war destroyed most of what remained of the economy. After the war, development resumed with housing projects being constructed throughout town until finally it fell victim to white flight beginning in the 1960s resulting in its current decline. Today, there is little remaining evidence of Knightsdale except for some remains from earlier years along with an old Masonic Lodge which is now used as a coffee shop
Looking for the perfect way to keep your firearmssecure? Look no further than our Gun Swivels! Our sturdy and efficient swivels help you keep those firearms in a safe and convenient location, whether you need them at home or at work. With our easy-to-use arming & disarming devices, you'll be able to keep your family safe while protecting yourself from potential threats. Give us a try today!
We have a range of gun swivels to suit your needs. Our swivels provide an easy way for you to pointing your firearms in the right direction.
← For pictures and more information, browse by category on the left or click here.
No items found. If you used the filter, try selecting less options.