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.

This video details the historical significance of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle, specifically its role in the 1914 Howth gunrunning incident where 900 were smuggled into Ireland for the Irish Volunteers. The rifles later became prominent during the 1916 Easter Rising. The presentation highlights the historical context, motivations, and successful execution of this significant act of historical arms acquisition.

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 logistics behind the UVF's acquisition of Gewehr 88 rifles in 1914. It covers the political climate in Ireland, the formation of the UVF, the large-scale arms purchase from Germany, and the intricate smuggling operation involving decoy ships. The specific rifle examined is a Steyr-manufactured 1890 Gewehr 88, marked with German military unit designations and the distinctive UVF stamp.