Videos tagged with 1870s Firearms

This YouTube video, part of the "Enjoying Black Powder" series, focuses on the 1871 Beaumont rifle. The description highlights the appeal of black powder military rifles from the 1860s-1880s, noting their reasonable price and ease of reloading. The video promises to demonstrate how to handload ammunition for these firearms, making them accessible for enthusiasts. It features the host and a friend at the range, comparing how different models handle and providing practical reloading instructions. The series aims to make black powder rifle ownership and operation enjoyable.

This expert guide details the use of 1870s military surplus firearms, specifically the Spencer Carbine and Schofield Revolver, for a historical two-gun match. It highlights the practical application of Blakeslee tubes for rapid reloading of the Spencer Carbine and discusses the historical context and performance of both firearms. The content emphasizes the challenges and advantages of these vintage weapons in a practical shooting scenario.

This entry details the three main types of Chassepot-Gras cavalry carbines, focusing on their historical context and technical variations. It highlights the evolution from the Chassepot 1866 to the Gras 1874 conversion, emphasizing differences in markings and production eras under French imperial and republican rule. The carbines' design philosophy for cavalry use and specific features like brass furniture and bent bolt handles are also covered.

This video, 'Revolver: 101' from C&Rsenal, provides a deep dive into centerfire military revolvers from the 1870s through the early 1900s. The presenter, Othais, explores the mechanics and study of these historical firearms. The episode references other revolvers, including the Prideaux Device, Webley-Fosbery, Mateba 6 Unica, Dimancea, and a Salvatore Mazza Collier Revolver, suggesting a broad look at the revolver action and its evolution.

This WWI Primer episode from C&Rsenal delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Italian Vetterli-Vitali 1870/87 rifle. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the documentary is part of a series commemorating the centennial anniversary of World War I, with new episodes released every other Tuesday. The video features additional reading resources, original music, and collaborations with The Great War, Rock Island Auction, and DrakeGmbH for ammunition data.

The Fagnus Revolver, designed by Alexandre Fagnus in Liege, Belgium, dates from the late 1870s to early 1890s. It features a unique 'Gun Yoga' mechanism where a trigger guard lever unlocks the action and pivots the frame for reloading. The six-shot revolver is double/single action, chambered in .450 caliber, and exhibits military-style features like a lanyard ring, suggesting private purchase by officers.

This video demonstrates a meticulous cleaning process for a 19th-century Remington Rolling Block rifle, focusing on preserving its original finish and collector value. It details specific techniques for cleaning both the wood stock using lacquer thinner and the metal components with Hoppe's No. 9 and fine steel wool, avoiding aggressive methods that could damage the patina. The process emphasizes careful disassembly, assessment, and reassembly with appropriate protective oils.

This review explores the Taylor's & Company 1851 Navy Cartridge Conversion, a Richards-Mason style firearm that allows a historical frame to fire modern .38 Special cartridges. The video highlights the significant advantage in reloading speed over original percussion revolvers and discusses the historical context of post-Civil War cartridge conversions, explaining why they persisted despite the introduction of the Colt Single Action Army.