Videos tagged with Brass Construction

Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at a rare c. 1700 self-rotating flintlock revolver. The demonstration highlights its automatic cylinder indexing mechanism, eight-shot capacity with pre-primed pans, and its surprising mechanical similarities to later Colt designs. Ferguson also places the firearm within its historical context, discussing predecessors and the maker, Thomas Annely.

This guide details the use of the Pink Rhino laser training cartridge from Mantis. It emphasizes safety by ensuring the firearm is unloaded before inserting the cartridge. The process involves dropping the cartridge into the chamber, closing the slide, and dry firing to activate the laser. Removal is accomplished with a provided dowel. The cartridge is highlighted for its durability, bright laser, and compatibility with the Mantis Laser Academy app for enhanced training.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare dual-barrel Gardner Gun, a crank-operated repeating firearm from the late 1890s. The presenters, Keith, Caleb, and Steve, detail its unique dual-barrel and bolt system, which fires alternately, and its internal clockwork mechanism. They also discuss its historical context, including its limited service with the US military and its obsolescence due to newer designs like the Maxim gun.