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most revolvers hold six rounds. in early guns the falling hammer strikes the firing pin, the firing pin strikes the primer on the cartridge, and BANG the gun goes off. if you are carrying bullets in all the chambers and your gun gets dropped and the hammer is struck, then maybe BANG your gun goes off with unfortunate results. other shocks or jolts could do the same thing. before modern safeties on guns were popular the easy and safe way to carry was with an empty chamber under the firing pin, no amount of force can cause it to go off. five beans in a can was a nod to safety in the old west where life was rough and you may need a loaded weapon for wolves snakes or other varmets right now, but you did not want to shoot your foot off by mistake
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Why is it good idea to leave five beans in the wheel?
In case your gun goes off accidentally, many old west gunman only put 5 carttidges or beans in there six shooters wheel of there revolvers.
Why is it a good idea to leave only five beans in the wheel?
To prevent accidental discharge of your firearm. Putting only 5 'beans' left one chamber empty that was lined up as the next shot in a six shooter.
What does leave 5 beans in the wheel mean?
To keep your gun from accidentally going off they would only load 5 bullets (beans) in their six shooter
What happens when you leave lima beans in water for a long time?
The lima beans will bounce in the water
If you leave cooked beans out over night are they still good?
They are not worth the risk. Discard them.
What is a five letter word that starts with BE?
Beans
What are the release dates for Five Beans in a Cup - 2003?
Five Beans in a Cup - 2003 was released on: USA: 6 November 2003 (Reno Film Festival)
Why could Aztec receive five rabbits in exchange for fifty cocoa beans?
because five is equivalent to fifty
What are the ratings and certificates for Time Trax - 1993 Two Beans in a Wheel 1-14?
Time Trax - 1993 Two Beans in a Wheel 1-14 is rated/received certificates of: Argentina:13
If a man walks a mile how many blue beans make five?
think about it: how many beans make five? (1 'i' is a bean) i i i i i=5 if a man walks a mile how many blue beans make 5? 5!
What are five foods from Brazil that get exported?
soy beans. orange juice. coffee. sugar. coco beans.
How long do baked beans last once opened?
Baked beans can last in a fridge for about five days. Baked beans can last in a freezer for about a year.
