Videos tagged with 8mm Ordnance

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the French Model 1892 revolver. It details its development from earlier French designs, its mechanical features including the Fagnoux-derived lockwork and swing-out cylinder, and its service life through World War I and beyond. The presenter highlights the revolver's strengths, such as its safety features and ease of maintenance, while also discussing its limitations, particularly the anemic 8mm cartridge.

The Romanian Revolver 1915, often an Antonio Errasti Model 1915, is a Spanish-made firearm characterized by extremely poor construction, questionable metallurgy, and frequent damage to critical components like the forcing cone. While it superficially resembles earlier gas-seal designs, it lacks the gas seal and is prone to catastrophic failure. The video strongly advises against shooting these revolvers due to safety concerns, highlighting their unreliability and the high risk of breakage.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical analysis of the Colt Army Special revolver and its Spanish copies, particularly the Model 92. It details mechanical differences, safety features like the Positive Lock, and historical military contracts, especially with Greece during WWI. The content is presented with high authority by C&Rsenal, known for their rigorous approach to historical firearms.