Videos tagged with Cavalry Weapon

This video examines a highly decorated 17th-century flintlock carbine featuring an ingenious, spring-loaded telescoping buttstock. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details its construction, decorative elements, and the historical context of its maker, William Upton, and owner, John Fust. The carbine's design is analyzed for its intended use as a compact, high-end self-defense weapon for horseback riding, drawing parallels to modern sliding buttstocks for stowage and rapid deployment.

This guide details the loading and operation of the Civil War-era Spencer Model 1860 Carbine, as presented by Brownells. It covers the unique buttstock-loaded tubular magazine, the manual hammer cocking required with the lever action, and the adjustable ladder sight. The Spencer Model 1860 Carbine is highlighted as a significant firearm for its role in the Civil War and its pioneering use of metallic cartridges.

This guide details the Burnside Carbine, America's first military arm with a self-contained metallic cartridge, as presented by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers its historical context, design features, unique .54 caliber tapered cartridge, and operational mechanics, including the reciprocating breech block. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed mechanical demonstrations and historical production knowledge.