The Volition Repeater: The Unknown Beginnings of Repeating Firearms

The Volition Repeater remains an icon among collectors and manufacturers alike. So much so, in fact, that we've seen a diverse array of new offerings from some big players and rookies alike. New guns from Ruger, Aero Precision, Smith & Wesson, Henry, and Winchester have made it seem like we're experiencing a lever-action renaissance. Could this be the beginning of the same 1850s era-type innovative drive that brought us the Volition Repeater?