Videos tagged with 1914

This video showcases a vintage Lyon & Healy "American Conservatory" banjo from approximately 1914-1916. The description highlights its historical significance and excellent condition, noting upgrades such as new gold-plated geared tuners and a Kershner tailpiece from the era. It also mentions the banjo's construction with a mahogany neck and pot, and a rosewood fingerboard. The video creator also promotes their Patreon, online courses, merchandise, and music platforms, indicating a focus on banjo heritage and music.

The Mauser Model 1871, known as the 'Howth Mauser,' was a pivotal firearm in Irish history, with 900 units smuggled into Dublin in 1914 for the Irish Volunteers. These German-made, single-shot, bolt-action rifles chambered in 11mm Mauser were part of a larger gunrunning effort to arm Irish nationalists. A notable issue was the use of incompatible French Gras bayonets, requiring crude modifications.

The Mauser Model 1871 rifle played a crucial role in Irish history, notably during the 1914 Howth gunrunning operation where 900 were smuggled for the Irish Volunteers. These rifles, sourced from the same dealer as those for the Ulster Volunteer Force, later became prominent in the 1916 Easter Rising. The Mauser 1871 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 11x60mmR.

This YouTube video features a user shooting their 1892 Lebel Revolver, manufactured in 1914. The description highlights the historical context and includes hashtags referencing the firearm's origin, its appearance in the Call of Duty video game series, and its connection to World War I and World War II.

This video details the historical context and technical aspects of the Gewehr 88 rifle used by the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) in 1914. It covers the political climate of Irish Home Rule, the UVF's formation, and the significant arms purchase of 25,000 surplus rifles from Hamburg, Germany. The narrative highlights the smuggling operation and the specific markings on a Steyr-manufactured Gewehr 88, including the distinctive 'U.V.F. FOR GOD AND ULSTER' stamp.

The Tirmax is a rare pre-WWI .32 ACP light carbine manufactured by Franken & Lunenschloss, likely proofed in Liege, Belgium. It features a simple blowback action, a 5-round detachable magazine, and was intended for small game hunting. Range testing revealed some reliability issues, common in older Belgian firearms, highlighting its status as a unique historical oddity rather than a mechanically revolutionary design.

This video offers a tour of well-preserved Russian Imperial Army trench systems built around Helsinki between 1914 and 1917 during World War I. It provides viewers with a glimpse into the living and fighting conditions of soldiers in these extensive defensive structures prior to the collapse of Imperial Russia. The channel is viewer-supported via Patreon.

This review details the Mauser Model 1914 semi-automatic pistol, produced from 1914 to 1934 in Oberndorf, Germany, and chambered exclusively in .32 ACP. Key features include an exposed striker as a cocking indicator, a heel magazine release, and an 8-round capacity. The pistol lacks a grip safety but has a thumb safety. Field stripping is demonstrated, and its estimated collector value is around $800.