Videos tagged with Brass Frame Revolver

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the Pietta reproduction of the Remington 1863 Pocket Model revolver. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, highlights its small size, brass frame, and .31 caliber. He discusses his reasoning for choosing a brass frame for this particular model and compares its dimensions to a Pietta reproduction of the Remington New Model Army.

Dustin from Guns of the West discusses his top three 'worst' cap and ball revolvers, emphasizing that he still likes these firearms. He ranks the Lamat (9-shot, .44 caliber) third due to bulkiness and fragile parts, the Uberti Wells Fargo (.31 caliber) second for being underpowered and requiring cylinder removal for loading, and the Pietta 1851 Navy (.44 caliber, brass frame) first, citing the brass frame's inadequacy for the caliber and its deviation from the original 1851 Navy's specifications.

This guide details the unique side-loading operation of the rare 1863 Slocum Side-Loading Revolver. The video, presented by Caleb Savant and Cody Slocum, highlights the innovative mechanism designed to bypass the Rollin White patent. Cody Slocum, with a family connection to the inventor, provides expert insight into the firearm's history and mechanical function.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Griswold & Gunnison Revolver, a significant Confederate firearm. Ian McCollum details its history, manufacturing, and technical specifications, highlighting its reliability and standardization despite wartime material shortages. The review emphasizes unique features and variations, offering deep insight into Confederate arms production.

This entry details the Confederate Cofer Revolver, a rare .36 caliber single-action firearm produced by T.W. Cofer in Portsmouth, Virginia. It highlights the revolver's unique solid brass frame, spur trigger, and proprietary rear-loading cartridge system, which was a departure from common Colt-pattern designs. The examination emphasizes identifying markings and understanding the historical context of its limited production during the Civil War.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Spiller & Burr revolver, a significant Confederate martial firearm. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details its complex origins, design evolution from Colt to Whitney patterns, and the material challenges faced during production. The analysis highlights production failures, material shortages leading to the use of twisted iron for cylinders, and eventual government acquisition. A specific high-condition specimen is examined, showcasing its markings and unique features like gain twist rifling and a conical brass front sight.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Confederate Dance Revolver, manufactured by J.H. Dance & Company during the Civil War. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details its historical context, design similarities to Colt models, unique features like the lack of a recoil shield, and production challenges. The review emphasizes the firearm's rarity, collectible status, and the importance of provenance due to frequent counterfeiting.