Videos tagged with 1880s Firearms

This video details the Smith & Wesson Favorite, a rare double-action revolver technically known as the New Model Navy. It highlights its unique features, including a lighter construction, a fancy front sight, and barrel address moved to the cylinder. The firearm's history is traced back to a potential Russian Navy contract that never materialized, leading to its assembly and sale in the late 1880s/early 1890s as a high-end variant.

This expert-level entry details the Enfield Mk II revolver, a successor to the Mk I, adopted by the British military in 1880. While an improvement over its predecessor, the Mk II is noted for its 'selective ejection system,' a feature allowing the ejection of spent casings while retaining live rounds. Despite its innovative concept, the system is described as impractical in real-world application. The content draws from an expert analysis, highlighting historical context and technical assessment.

This expert guide from C&Rsenal details the operation of the Lancaster 4-Barrel pistol. It covers loading four rounds of .476 Enfield into the break-action, the double-action trigger pull, and the unique rotating firing pin mechanism. The presenter, Mae, highlights the pistol's weight, length, and the bird's beak grip, offering insights from practical experience.

This video details the evolution of the Webley 'Kaufmann' Improved Government Model revolver, identifying five distinct patterns. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights key changes in the frame latch, cylinder stop mechanism, retailer markings, and rear sight design across these patterns. The discussion emphasizes the progression from early push-button latches to the later stirrup latch and the refinement of safety features, offering valuable insights for firearms collectors and historians.

This video explores the unique thumb-trigger variant of the Martini-Henry rifle, a deviation from the standard finger trigger design. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson details the rifle's history, its .45 caliber cartridge, and the mechanics of the thumb trigger mechanism, including its safety features and operation. The discussion also touches upon the broader context of Martini-Henry rifle usage and its place in military history.

This guide details the essential cleaning steps for a Remington Rolling Block rifle after firing black powder ammunition, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It emphasizes the importance of immediate bore cleaning due to the rapid buildup of black powder fouling. The process involves using a wooden dowel, patches, and Ballistol to maintain accuracy and prevent corrosion. Hickok45, a recognized veteran in the firearms community, highlights this maintenance as crucial for historical firearms.

This guide details the loading and firing sequence of the rare Marius Berger repeating pistol, a 19th-century firearm. It highlights the unique double-action mechanism where a single trigger pull cycles the action, and explains the process of loading the tubular magazine. The information is presented with a focus on mechanical understanding, suitable for collectors and historical firearm enthusiasts.