The Perrin Revolving Carbine, a rare 19th-century firearm, evolved from an 1859 double-action-only revolver to an 1865 single-action carbine. It utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge with a thick rim and heeled bullet. Despite its innovative design, including a bayonet lug and adjustable sights, it was rejected by French military trials due to insufficient range and high cost compared to contemporary bolt-action rifles.
This video features a review and shooting demonstration of an original Smith & Wesson Model 1 revolver from 1865. The presenter discusses its historical significance as potentially the first cartridge pistol used in military service during the US Civil War by both Federal and Confederate forces. The video showcases the .22 Short caliber firearm in action during a backup gun match, highlighting its historical context and demonstrating its continued practicality even today.
This video offers a tour of two new museum displays: one dedicated to the American Civil War (1861-1865) and another to the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). It highlights historical artifacts from these pivotal periods in American history. Information on museum operating hours (Wednesdays and Sundays, 10 am, April-November) and where to purchase tickets and merchandise is provided. The museum is identified as Dragon's Muzzle.
This review details the rare Noël 10-shot pocket turret revolver from 1865, manufactured in Paris. It highlights its unique radial 10-chamber cylinder, slim profile, and .28 caliber. The firearm utilizes an innovative 'pill primer' system instead of percussion caps, a folding trigger for snag prevention, and a complex internal hand for cylinder indexing. Despite its advanced design for the era, it was quickly made obsolete by metallic cartridges, with only an estimated 500 units produced.
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