Videos tagged with 1858 Patent

This video provides an in-depth look at the unique cylinder rotation mechanism of the Jocelyn revolver, a five-shot, muzzle-loading percussion handgun issued to the Union Army during the Civil War. The presenter highlights how the gun's lockwork, particularly the hand and drum assembly, translates the linear motion of a rod connected to the hammer into the rotation of the cylinder, drawing parallels to the mechanism found in Swiss K31 straight-pull rifles. The video also touches on the revolver's reputation for being problematic in the field, with potential issues stemming from the cylinder-to-barrel boarding and the finicky nature of its side-hammer operation.