Videos tagged with Alexander Fonu Patent

This video delves into the origins and mechanics of a specific lockwork mechanism found in many post-smokeless era revolvers, particularly those from Colt and Smith & Wesson. It highlights the Belgian origins of this design, tracing it back to patents from the 1870s and earlier. The explanation covers the single-action and double-action functions, detailing the roles of the mainspring, hammer, sear, hand, and hammer nose.