Videos tagged with American Civil War Arms

This video provides an in-depth look at the Burton Breechloading Rifle, a mid-19th-century trials weapon designed by James Henry Burton. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details Burton's significant contributions to firearms manufacturing, particularly his role in establishing interchangeable parts at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. The video explores two of Burton's designs submitted for British trials: a lever-action (Number One) and a bolt-action (Number Two), highlighting their mechanical differences and historical context within the search for a new service rifle.