Videos tagged with 1866

This YouTube Shorts video features a 1866 Blackpowder firearm and a Side-by-Side (SxS) shotgun. The video is part of the InRange TV channel, which is entirely viewer-supported via Patreon and Utreon. Given the limited information, the focus appears to be on historical or classic firearms, specifically a lever-action rifle and a double-barreled shotgun.

The Howard Thunderbolt, a compact lever-action carbine produced by Whitneyville Armory between 1866-1870, featured a unique one-finger lever and a .44 Rimfire chambering. Despite its innovative design, it failed commercially due to its single-shot nature competing against surplus repeating carbines post-Civil War. Only about 1,700 units were made, with most surviving examples being rifles.

This video details Salvatore Carcano's innovative needlefire conversion of Italian muzzle-loading rifles, developed in response to Prussian military successes. The conversion aimed for cost-effectiveness, under 10 Lira per rifle, by adapting existing 1844 artillery muskets. While featuring a unique safety and decocker, the system was rapidly superseded by newer technologies like the Vetterli.

This video showcases a rare Belgian .75 caliber percussion wall gun from 1866, highlighting its design as an early anti-materiel rifle. It details the unique hexagonal Whitworth-style rifling, a massive breech block mechanism, and a complex rear sight system capable of reaching 1300 meters. The gun's substantial weight and specialized mounting spikes underscore its historical role in fortifications.

This video features Glenn Hatt introducing the Winchester Model 1866 150th Commemorative Custom Grade Rifle at the 2016 SHOT Show. The content focuses on a specific, commemorative firearm, highlighting its details and significance as presented at a major industry event. It provides a look at a unique rifle with historical ties and custom craftsmanship.