Videos tagged with Boxlock

This video provides an expert comparison between two vintage double-barrel shotguns: the cheapest American offering (Ithaca) and the cheapest British offering (John Wilkes) available on the UK market. The analysis, delivered with high authority by a specialist firearms reviewer, delves into design philosophies, stock and grip variations, action features, and aesthetic details, ultimately deeming the Ithaca superior in this specific comparison due to its higher grade and undervalued market status.

This comprehensive guide delves into the history, mechanics, and quality assessment of boxlock shotguns, drawing on expert insights from TGS Outdoors. It covers the evolution of boxlock actions, including key patents and designs like the Anson & Deeley and Greener's Facile Princeps. The video highlights the craftsmanship of high-end boxlocks, dispels myths about their inferiority to sidelocks, and discusses innovations like the Westley Richards Drop Lock for field maintenance. It also provides guidance on assessing quality and understanding current market values, noting the impact of historical competition from Spanish and Italian imports.

This video compares a high-end Stephen Grant Sidelock Ejector shotgun (£5000) with a budget E.M. Reilly Boxlock Non-Ejector (£200), both sourced from Holts Auctioneers. The expert host and an antique firearms specialist discuss the craftsmanship, mechanical differences between sidelock and boxlock actions, and field performance. Ultimately, they emphasize that proper gun fit is more critical for effective shooting than the price or action type, concluding that budget boxlocks offer excellent value for general game shooting.

This video showcases a diverse collection of firearms from a December 2021 sale at Holts Auctioneers. The presenter highlights various shotguns, rifles, and pistols, detailing their unique features, historical significance, and aesthetic qualities. The review covers everything from vintage hammer guns and custom Brownings to modern sporting rifles and rare historical pieces, offering insights into their craftsmanship and potential value.

This guide details the expert re-assembly of a British side-by-side boxlock shotgun, specifically an AYA model, by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. The process covers installing mainsprings, hammers, lever work, safety mechanisms, trigger plate assembly, joining the action to the stock, and the forend/ejector mechanism. It concludes with a critical function check. The instruction emphasizes meticulous attention to detail and the use of specialized tools for a safe and operational firearm.