Re: Chain fires
I was not aware Winchester had produced a revolving rifle, since their interest was in lever actions, ala the Henry. Both Colt and Remington produced revolving rifles. The proper firing grip involved the support hand being up close to the trigger guard, to avoid wounds from chain fires, as well as from powder burns. Anyone placing their "off" hand in front of the cylinder was in real danger of it becoming truly the "off" hand! Stan