The Clockmaker's Bullet: A Story of Obsessive Precision and the Ricochet That Changed Everything

The Clockmaker's Bullet

In 1873 Virginia City, Nevada, Swiss watchmaker Augustin Mercier lives by a simple philosophy: the universe is merely a machine requiring proper adjustment. When a broken revolver arrives at his shop, Mercier is appalled by the crude imprecision of American firearms. What begins as professional disdain transforms into obsessive pursuit - he will create the perfect bullet.
For two years, Mercier applies the principles of precision horology to ballistics, sacrificing his business and savings to engineer a single, flawless projectile. When a young gunfighter needs ammunition for a dawn duel, Mercier sees his chance to witness perfection in action. But in the Old West, as in watchmaking, every action has an equal and opposite reaction - and perfect machines follow the laws of physics without mercy or exception.
A tale of obsession, precision, and the dangerous difference between perfection and wisdom.

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This content was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI). The narration, script, and visual elements were generated using AI tools. The Frontier Ledger is an experimental storytelling project exploring the possibilities of AI-assisted content creation, always focusing on engaging narratives and historical respect for the period portrayed.

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