Videos tagged with Box Lock

This video provides an in-depth look at a double-barrel percussion pistol from the Victorian era, manufactured by Joseph Riley. The expert highlights its features, including its .58 caliber bore, box lock action, and decorative elements. The discussion also touches upon its intended use as a self-defense or traveling pistol and the historical context of its maker, Joseph Riley, an Irish immigrant who became a prominent London gunmaker.

This entry details a unique pair of Belgian percussion pocket pistols from circa 1850, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. The pistols are notable for their paired configuration, designed to circumvent import laws regarding minimum barrel length. The expert analysis covers their construction, Belgian proof marks, historical context of their collection, and the ingenious legal strategy employed for their importation, highlighting a fascinating intersection of firearms technology and regulatory compliance.

This video explains the characteristics and historical context of live pigeon guns, which were built for extreme strength and large loads to ensure pigeons were killed before escaping a boundary. These guns, popular until the 1920s, often featured long barrels (30-32 inches), longer chambers (2.75-3 inches), wide file-cut ribs for an improved sighting plane, and sometimes pistol grips and triple grip actions. While similar to modern clay shooting guns, live pigeon guns were bespoke, high-end items for aristocratic clientele who wagered fortunes on matches. The video also differentiates them from wildfowling guns, noting that while they share some properties, live pigeon guns were built to a higher standard of finish and bespoke specification.

This episode of American Rifleman TV previews the Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company, highlighting their diverse capabilities in producing fine firearms, including various shotgun configurations and a unique scaled-down Model 21 double rifle. The review also features the SIG MPX pistol caliber carbine.

This is the third part of a five-part series from Brownells, featuring Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe. The video demonstrates the process of stripping and cleaning a Box Lock firearm. Produced by Trinidad College, this instructional content focuses on the practical maintenance of a specific type of firearm mechanism.

This video, part one of a five-part series from Brownells, features Master Gunsmith Jack Rowe demonstrating the process of stripping and cleaning a Box Lock firearm. Produced in collaboration with Trinidad College, the content focuses on the technical aspects of firearm maintenance, providing viewers with expert guidance on how to properly disassemble and clean this specific type of action. The series aims to educate viewers on essential gunsmithing techniques.