Videos tagged with Breechloader

This episode of American Rifleman TV covers foundational shooting skills, including eye dominance and proper grip, with NRA Training Counselor Larry Quandahl. It features a review of the new Walther PDP Performance Duty Pistol, highlighting its improvements over the PPQ. The "I Have This Old Gun" segment delves into the history of the French "Tabatiere," a long-serving breechloader with origins possibly in the Napoleonic era, which evolved from flintlock to percussion and eventually to a breechloader. The video also provides details on where to watch full episodes and tune in for new ones.

This guide details the mechanical operation of the Merrill Breechloading Conversion applied to the 1841 Mississippi Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the breech lever and ramming mechanism for loading, and accessing the patch box for spare parts. The video highlights the rarity of these conversions due to the destruction of the Harpers Ferry arsenal.

This guide details the operation of the Arcelin Mousqueton, an 1850s French breechloader. It covers the single-shot bolt-action mechanism, manual cartridge loading, and the use of percussion caps. The video highlights the unique folding bolt handle and the significant fouling issues that plagued its design, leading to its rejection by the French Artillery Commission despite its adoption by the elite Cent-Gardes. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides historical context and mechanical insights.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Terry Patent Carbine, a unique bolt-action breechloader used by British Hussars and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its historical context, mechanical operation, and the reasons for its eventual obsolescence in favor of metallic cartridges. The carbine's specific features, like its obturation system and presentation engravings, are highlighted, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and historians.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the unique operation of the Armstrong & Taylor Carbine. Ian McCollum highlights its post-Civil War design, .41 Rimfire caliber, and single-shot, pivoting breechloader action. The video emphasizes its historical context, including its failure to secure a military contract and its rarity, making it a significant find for collectors.

This video provides an expert-level look at a rare 1625 German Breechloading Wheellock rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The firearm showcases advanced 17th-century engineering, including a unique breech mechanism with a reusable steel cartridge and double set triggers for precision. The intricate bone and mother-of-pearl inlays highlight its status as a piece for wealthy patrons. The video emphasizes the historical significance of this early breechloading design.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Ferguson Breechloading Flintlock, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers opening the unique screw breech, charging with powder and projectile, priming, and firing. The demonstration highlights the rifle's significantly faster rate of fire compared to contemporary muskets.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, delves into a fascinating array of rare British breech-loading rifles and trials guns. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, showcases unique mechanisms and historical conversions, offering detailed insights into their design and function. The content highlights the evolution of breech-loading technology from early wheel-locks to 19th-century cartridge systems.