Videos tagged with Breech-loader

This video introduces the Thompson/Center Arms Encore Firestick, a prototype rifle utilizing a novel powder delivery system. It contrasts with traditional muzzleloaders by using a pre-measured Federal Firestick capsule loaded from the breech, offering enhanced consistency and ease of use. The design features a monoblock construction for superior accuracy and a safe unloading procedure by removing the capsule.

This video demonstrates the loading and firing procedure for the US Civil War era Maynard Carbine, a break-action breech-loader. Instructor Karl Kasarda showcases the unique process involving a specialized brass cartridge and the lever-actuated mechanism. The demonstration highlights the carbine's efficiency compared to muzzle-loaders of the period, emphasizing proper handling and the distinct firing sequence.

This review celebrates the 150th anniversary of the iconic Trapdoor Springfield rifle, chambered in .45-70. It details the evolution from muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, comparing carbine and rifle variants and discussing historical ammunition issues like copper case expansion. The video highlights the rifle's significance in the American West and its mechanism, noting its service until the adoption of the Krag-Jørgensen.

This video demonstrates the Russian GP-25 grenade launcher, highlighting its muzzle-loading design and comparison to the American M203 breech loader. The speaker showcases its mounting capabilities on an AKM and performs a live-fire demonstration, illustrating its effectiveness at a distance. The GP-25 is presented as an excellent, albeit muzzle-loaded, 40mm grenade launcher.

This review covers the Altor Single Shot Pistol, highlighting its unique breech-loading mechanism and manual operation. The video demonstrates the loading, firing, and unloading process, emphasizing the slow manual of arms required for this budget firearm. Despite its simplicity, the pistol fires a 9mm cartridge and exhibits recoil typical of lightweight firearms.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examining the French "snuff box" breech-loader, specifically the Model 1853 muzzle-loading musket and its successor, the 1853/67 Tabatière breech-loading rifle. Ferguson collaborated with Real Time History to explore firearms from the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. The content delves into historical firearms, their design, and their role in military history, with a focus on the transition from muzzle-loaders to breech-loaders.

This video showcases a historical hunting expedition using a restored 1857 Norwegian Kammerlader. The guide highlights the rifle's unique under-hammer breech-loading design and its powerful .69 caliber black powder load. Expert insights cover the restoration process, ballistics, and successful hunting applications in Georgia.

The William Soper Direct Action Breech Loader, patented in 1868, was a unique single-shot rifle designed for rapid reloading in tight ranks. Its high-leverage side action offered a significant mechanical advantage, allowing for impressive rates of fire, with historical accounts of 60 shots per minute. While its complexity may have hindered military adoption, it proved successful as a sporting arm.

This video explores the historic gun markets of Kabul, Afghanistan, specifically Chicken Street, showcasing a variety of antique firearms. Miles V. provides insights into the evolution of firearms from Jezails and Brown Bess muskets to the Pattern 1853 Enfield, Snider-Enfield breech-loader, and Martini-Henry rifles. The presentation highlights the historical significance and market value of these pieces, with a focus on 19th-century military arms and their local adaptations.

This review details the Springfield Trapdoor, America's first standard-issue breech-loading rifle, focusing on the Model 1884 variant. It highlights the rifle's unique loading and ejection mechanism for the .45-70 cartridge and its complex Buffington rear sight. The video demonstrates its historical significance, serving as the US long arm until 1892 and seeing action in the Spanish-American War.

The Remington Rolling Block No. 5 in 7mm Mauser proves surprisingly effective in a 'run and gun' drill, showcasing the speed of its single-shot action. Despite its age, the rifle's simple mechanism and adjustable ladder sights (100-1900 yards) allow for rapid firing and accuracy. The low recoil of the 7mm Mauser cartridge further enhances its performance, leading the reviewer to consider it potentially the best single-shot rifle ever made.