Videos tagged with Antique Pistol

This video features a Point-of-View (POV) firing demonstration of a Queen Anne Flintlock Pistol, specifically a model by Pedersoli. The description provides a detailed explanation of Queen Anne pistols, noting their distinguishing features such as being breech-loading turn-off pistols with the lock-plate and breech forged as a single piece. It highlights their historical origin in England during Queen Anne's reign and their characteristic small size for easy concealment. The video likely showcases the operation and firing of this historical firearm.

This expert guide from C&Rsenal details the unique loading and operation of the Belgian Nagant 1877 revolver. Mae, demonstrating high expertise, explains the two-stage hammer cocking, breech loading of two rounds, and the single-action trigger mechanism. The video highlights the firearm's distinct sights and historical significance, noting it's not suited for modern self-defense.

This video showcases the British Bulldog pistol utilized by Chris Pratt in the movie "The Magnificent Seven." The firearm was borrowed from Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather for the film's production. The description also includes various links for supporting the channel, shopping on Amazon, and subscribing to other channels, with a promotional code for Blackout Coffee.

This review delves into the unique Tribuzio Ring-Trigger Squeeze Pistol, a rare Italian self-defense firearm from around 1890. It highlights the pistol's manual ring-trigger operation, internal magazine holding 5-6 rounds of 7.65mm Tribuzio ammunition, and its simple, nickel-plated brass internal construction. The limited production, suggested by low serial numbers, makes it a significant piece of firearm history.

This video examines a Deringer Philadelphia percussion pistol from the 1850s-1860s, highlighting its historical significance as being similar to the firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The presenter, a firearms instructor, details the gun's construction, caliber, and distinguishing features like engraving and a pineapple motif, comparing it directly to known details of Booth's weapon. The discussion extends to the historical context of the assassination, including the original kidnapping plot and the subsequent assassination plan targeting multiple high-ranking officials.

This entry details the Nagant Model 1877 Gendarmerie Double Barrel Rolling Block Pistol, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers the pistol's unique double-barrel rolling block action, its historical context with the Nagant brothers and their partnership with Remington, its service with the Belgian Gendarmerie, and its mechanical features. The entry highlights its limited production and specific markings, offering a comprehensive overview for collectors and historians.

This YouTube video, titled "Forefather of Modern Pistols," features a content creator from the "Deuce and Guns" channel testing an antique pistol from their collection to see if it still functions. The creator encourages viewers to like and subscribe for weekly content and provides links to their social media and Amazon store.

This guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism of the French Gaulois Palm Pistol, manufactured by Manufrance. It covers identifying the selector lever, removing the side plate, and understanding the firing and ejection cycles. The information is presented with a high level of authority, drawing on detailed mechanical explanations and historical context.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the Maryland Committee of Safety Flintlock Pistol, a rare Revolutionary War-era firearm. It emphasizes the unique traceability of these arms due to organized procurement and inspection by figures like Thomas Ewing. The video, presented by Ian McCollum, highlights the pistol's flintlock mechanism, single-shot capacity, and its dual use as a club.