Videos tagged with 2nd Model Smith-Jennings Rifle

This video provides an expert-level overview of the 2nd Model Smith-Jennings Rifle, tracing its lineage from Walter Hunt's 'rocket ball' ammunition and Lewis Jennings' early lever action to its final iteration by Horace Smith. The presenter, an expert in historical firearms, details the complex mechanical systems, including the tube magazine and separate pellet primer ignition, highlighting its significance as a precursor to modern lever-action rifles. The video also touches upon the production challenges and the influential figures involved in its development.