The Nock Volley Gun vs AA-12 (shotgun): 18th Century Terror vs Modern Nightmare

Описание: The Nock volley gun, created in the late 18th century by British gunsmith James Nock, was an extraordinary but highly impractical flintlock firearm. It featured a central barrel surrounded by six others in a hexagonal arrangement, typically chambered in .52 caliber, all intended to fire simultaneously with a single trigger pull. In 1779, the Royal Navy commissioned it for use during boarding maneuvers, aiming to sweep enemy sailors off the decks, masts, and rigging with one devastating discharge. In reality, the weapon was almost impossible to handle: the recoil was so extreme that it could dislocate the shooter’s shoulder or knock them off their feet, its weight was cumbersome, and the massive flare from the seven barrels often temporarily blinded the user. Consequently, only a few hundred units were ever produced, and the gun was phased out of service by the early 1800s. Nevertheless, the Nock volley gun has endured as a striking and memorable piece of military history, gaining popularity in historical fiction, most notably in Bernard Cornwell’s Sharpe series and its television adaptations.


The AA-12 (Auto Assault-12) is a fully automatic, combat-oriented shotgun engineered for extreme reliability and overwhelming close‑quarters firepower. Built with low recoil and stainless‑steel components, it can empty a 20‑round drum of 12‑gauge shells in seconds while remaining remarkably controllable. Designed for rugged military and law‑enforcement use, the AA‑12 handles everything from buckshot to high‑explosive FRAG‑12 rounds with minimal maintenance. Its simple construction, soft recoil impulse, and devastating output have made it one of the most iconic automatic shotguns ever produced.