Videos tagged with Chain Fire

This InRangeTV video provides an expert-level review of the Allen & Thurber Pepperbox, a .32 caliber double-action firearm popular during the Gold Rush era. The instructor, demonstrating advanced knowledge, highlights its effectiveness as a close-range self-defense weapon, its rapid-fire capability, and contrasts it with the Colt 1849. The review includes practical demonstrations of loading procedures and chronograph testing, offering insights into its historical performance and advantages within its designed paradigm.

This video highlights historically problematic firearm designs, including the FP-45 Liberator, a single-shot pistol made of stamped metal for resistance fighters, and the Krummlauf, an experimental rifle with a 90-degree barrel bend for shooting around corners. It also details the danger of the Colt Revolving Rifle due to 'chain fire,' which could cause all cylinders to ignite at once, posing a risk to the user's hand.

This video, titled "Chain Fire: Why Does It Happen?", aims to explain the phenomenon of chain fire in firearms. While the description is pending, the title strongly suggests a technical or instructional focus on a specific firearm malfunction. The content will likely delve into the causes, mechanisms, and potential prevention of chain fires, making it relevant for firearm owners and enthusiasts interested in understanding and troubleshooting weapon issues.

This video, titled "The LeMat Revolver, Part 2: No More Chain Fires," is the second installment in a series focusing on the LeMat Revolver. The title specifically mentions addressing the issue of "chain fires," which is a known historical problem with some revolvers. This suggests the content will likely involve a technical discussion, potentially demonstrating solutions or explaining the mechanics behind preventing these misfires on this particular firearm. Given it's part two, it implies previous content has already established the context of the LeMat Revolver.

This video tests a rare .36 caliber Colt Model 1855 Revolving Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first repeating firearm adopted by the US military. It details safety concerns like chain fire and gas splatter, emphasizing proper hand placement. The test also reveals issues with modern percussion caps not sealing properly on British-proofed nipples, causing 'spackling'.

The Porter Turret Rifle (2nd Variation) is a rare .50 caliber lever-action firearm patented in 1851. Unlike axial revolvers, its radial turret design posed a significant chain fire risk, though the second pattern introduced safety improvements like flash guards and a grip safety. It features a 9-round capacity, 26-inch barrel, and an innovative automatic priming magazine.