Flaubert rifled revolvers

Rifled

— the barrel, which has spiral grooves on the inner surface — grooves with which the bullet comes into contact when fired. Due to this contact, it spins around the longitudinal axis, which ensures stabilization in flight. In fact, this means higher accuracy compared to a smooth bore. Among the shortcomings of such weapons, it is worth noting the increased cost and complexity of maintenance — rifled barrels need to be cleaned quite carefully, because. dirt tends to get stuck in the rifling.