Videos tagged with Cartridge Firearms

This video provides a detailed guide on cleaning and maintaining black powder cartridge firearms, emphasizing the importance of immediate post-firing cleaning due to the corrosive nature of black powder residue. It recommends using warm water followed by a preservative oil like Ballistol, and suggests specific tools such as nylon brushes, bore snakes, and squeegees for thorough cleaning. The guide also touches upon the challenges of cleaning revolvers and the potential for rust development in humid environments.

This video showcases a cased set of 1890s French target pistols, originally designed by Lepage of Paris for sport shooting. However, their unique purpose was for dueling with wax bullets, a system patented by Devilles for safe mock duels. These pistols fired compressed wax and charcoal pellets, similar to 'Edwardian paintball,' leaving marks on opponents' clothing. The set includes accessories for cleaning and maintaining the firearms, as well as primers. The pistols were even briefly considered for Olympic events, evolving from dueling each other to shooting at man-shaped targets.