Videos tagged with Box Lock Ejector

This video reviews 10 bargain firearms available at the Holt's March 2022 sealed bid auction. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, highlights a range of shotguns, rifles, and even an air rifle, discussing their condition, features, and potential value. He emphasizes the sealed bid auction format and provides insights into what makes each gun a potential bargain, from classic English box locks to more modern sporting arms and even collectible military-style firearms.

This video explores a 1973 Birmingham box lock ejector shotgun, representing the decline of the traditional British gun trade. The presenter highlights its construction, engraving, and historical significance, noting its value between £1000-£1750. The discussion emphasizes the craftsmanship of older British guns and the changing market dynamics that led to their reduced production.

This video provides an in-depth look at a William Powell box lock ejector shotgun, highlighting its historical significance, craftsmanship, and accompanying accessories. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the gun's construction, including its Damascus barrels and walnut stock, and discusses its provenance through original documentation and case contents. The video emphasizes the importance of the gun's case and its historical context within the Birmingham gun trade.

This video details a steel shot test on an older English shotgun, specifically an HW Richards box lock ejector with nitro proof barrels. The test aims to assess the impact of modern steel shot cartridges on a gun not originally designed for them, addressing common concerns about barrel damage and choke suitability. The findings suggest that with appropriate cartridge selection (standard steel, not magnum), older English guns with less than half choke can potentially handle steel shot without immediate damage, though some minor barrel swelling was observed.

This video provides an advanced guide to disassembling the Westley Richards box ejector mechanism, a common component in older box lock shotguns. It details the process of removing the ejector springs, highlighting the differences between the Westley Richards and its predecessor, the Deely box. The instruction emphasizes careful handling of springs and the use of specific tools for the task.