Videos tagged with Belgian Proof Marks

This video examines the Sigaud-Barnerias 5mm pinfire knife gun revolver, a unique combination firearm manufactured in the late 19th century. The presenter details its construction, markings, and the manufacturing process involving subcontracting in Liege, Belgium. While acknowledging its impracticality, the video highlights its historical context and the enduring appeal of novelty firearms.

This guide details the tool-less disassembly of the Galand de Guerre Model 1872, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves using a grip lever to remove the mainspring and opening a hinged side plate to access the simple six-part internal lockwork. This design facilitated easy maintenance, a key requirement for military firearms of the era.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Herman Brevet Handlebar Pepperbox, a unique firearm designed for concealment in bicycle handlebars. It covers the specific steps for detaching the weapon, removing the cylinder, and ejecting spent cartridges, emphasizing the double-action mechanism and pinfire ammunition. The video highlights historical context and practical considerations for this unusual design.

This review delves into the unique Daly Arms 'Tom Thumb' revolver, a compact .22 rimfire manufactured in Belgium. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its unusual ring-trigger design, comparing its diminutive size to larger historical firearms and discussing its place in the 19th-century commercial market. The analysis covers markings, proof marks, and construction details, offering insights into this historically interesting, albeit impractical, firearm.

This entry details the Lefaucheux pinfire revolver, exploring its historical significance and mechanical intricacies. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries guides through various models, from the standard 6-shot to the rare 20-shot and the massive 30-shot double-barrelled variants. The unique pinfire cartridge mechanism and the longevity of pinfire ammunition are highlighted, offering insights into early metallic cartridge firearm development.

This entry details the FN Grand Browning, a Belgian-developed pistol based on John Browning's 1909 patents, which closely resembles the Colt 1911 but features distinct design elements and a proprietary caliber. Expert analysis highlights its unique markings, mechanical differences, and the historical circumstances that prevented its widespread adoption, ultimately leading FN to pursue the Browning Hi-Power. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed knowledge of patent history and specific firearm mechanics.

This guide provides an overview of Ethiopian contract FN Mauser rifles and carbines, focusing on identifying key markings and features. It highlights the historical context of their acquisition by Ethiopia under Haile Selassie and details specific visual cues like the 'Lion of Judah' property mark, Belgian proof marks, and caliber. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, drawing on his deep knowledge of historical arms contracts and manufacturing details.

This video delves into the Mauser-Norris Prototype, the earliest known Mauser rifle, detailing its origins and technical innovations. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its development by the Mauser brothers, its basis on the French Chassepot rifle, and its unique bolt mechanism. The provenance of the rifle, including its time in the Liège Arms Museum and its connection to Samuel Norris and the formation of FN, is also explored.

This video details the initial disassembly and assessment of a converted 1874 Gras rifle, now a 12-gauge shotgun. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearm restoration, meticulously strips the weapon, highlighting significant damage to the stock, including cracks and missing wood, and noting the conversion from its original cartridge to 12-gauge with Belgian proof marks. The process involves detailed inspection of the bolt, barrel, and action, setting the stage for a comprehensive renovation challenge.

This expert-level entry details the Belgian GP35 High Power, John Browning's final design, completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN. It covers its adoption by the Belgian Army, production during WWII under German occupation, and unique features of early trials models, including the oval ejection port and tangent sights. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed visual and historical analysis.

This entry details the Tirmax, a rare pre-WWI .32 ACP light carbine by Franken & Lunenschloss, likely produced in Belgium. It features a hammer-delayed blowback action, a 5-round magazine, and dual-leaf sights. While mechanically interesting, range testing revealed potential reliability issues, characteristic of some older firearms. The analysis is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This review delves into the rare .577 Bland-Pryse 'stopping revolver,' a formidable Victorian-era firearm designed for dangerous game defense in colonial India. The video highlights its massive .577 caliber, break-action mechanism, and historical context, comparing it to modern cartridges and other historical revolvers. The expert analysis emphasizes the gun's impracticality for general use but its significant stopping power for its intended purpose.