Videos tagged with Burgess Folding Shotgun

This guide details the construction and deployment techniques associated with the Burgess Folding Shotgun and its specialized leather holster. The holster features advanced leathercraft, including hidden internal stitching for durability and a trigger-access cutout for rapid deployment. The speaker, an expert in historical small arms, highlights the craftsmanship and practical design elements, suggesting modern applications for such a concept.

This guide details how to load the magazine and chamber a round on the Burgess Folding Shotgun while it is in its folded state, as demonstrated by Othais. It highlights the retention mechanism of the magazine and the lack of retention for a chambered round when folded, advising caution when unfolding. The video also draws a comparison to modern folding firearms like the Kel-Tec SUB-2000.

This video provides an expert demonstration of the rare Burgess Folding Shotgun by Othais from C&Rsenal. It showcases the unique sliding grip pump-action and the firearm's rapid folding capability for concealment. The high authority level of the speaker is evident in their proficient handling and clear explanation of the non-standard mechanical cycling.

This guide details the operation of the rare Burgess Folding Shotgun, focusing on its unique folding mechanism and sliding wrist pump action. Expert instruction from Othais highlights the importance of careful handling due to the firearm's rarity and value, emphasizing proper folding and cycling techniques. The video provides a detailed look at the mechanical hinge and locking groove, crucial for safe and effective operation.

This video provides a detailed look at the rare Burgess Folding Shotgun, presented by Othais from C&Rsenal. The demonstration highlights its unique slide-action mechanism, operated by a sleeve on the stock, and its innovative folding frame designed for concealment and portability. The expert presenter showcases the firearm's operation with a high degree of technical knowledge and safety awareness.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Burgess folding pump-action shotgun, a 12-gauge firearm designed by Andrew Burgess. The presenter highlights its unique pump mechanism, which uses a forend grip instead of a traditional sliding forend to avoid existing patents. The video details its folding capability, its historical context including a demonstration for Theodore Roosevelt, and its eventual market competition with the Winchester Model 1897. The rarity of the folding variant is emphasized, with mentions of rifle versions in .45-70 and .30-30 calibers.

The Winchester Liberator was a series of four-barrel shotguns designed by Robert Hillberg for low-cost, mass production in counter-insurgency scenarios. Early prototypes like the Mark 1 featured wooden mockups, while the Mark 2 utilized magnesium castings. The Mark 3 evolved to steel tubes for easier manufacturing and was chambered in 12 gauge. Despite interest from Winchester and DARPA, the project ultimately failed to secure military contracts.

This Q&A session with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into various historical firearm topics. Key discussions include the historical purpose of magazine cutoffs, reasons for the rarity of indigenous small arms designs in non-industrialized nations, the impracticality of the MG81 for infantry use, and the modern relevance of revolvers. The episode also touches upon dangerous firearm designs, the challenges of reproducing rare firearms, and the mechanical superiority of John Browning's tilting breech system over Luger's toggle-lock.

This guide details the rapid deployment and operation of the Burgess Folding Shotgun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique sleeve-operated pump action, the folding mechanism, and its historical context as a combat-oriented firearm. The information is presented with the authority of a recognized expert in historical firearms.