Videos tagged with Chassepot

This video announces add-ons for the Clockwork Basilisk Kickstarter, including a special book titled "Who Invented the Wheelgun?". This book features Samuel Colt's 1851 London presentation on revolver history and commentary on his factory by Charles Dickens. Other add-ons include a poster of the 1818 Collier patent drawing and remaining copies of a Kickstarter-exclusive Chassepot to FAMAS printing. The video highlights the project's success in reaching a $300k stretch goal for a custom frontispiece illustration.

This guide details how to differentiate between the three main types of Chassepot-Gras cavalry carbines, focusing on receiver markings and production eras. It covers identification points for 'Manufacture Imperiale,' 'St. Etienne' script, and 'Manufacture d'Armes' markings, as well as conversion indicators and safety updates. The guide emphasizes visual inspection of historical firearm markings for accurate classification.

This video delves into the history and technical development of the French Chassepot rifle, contrasting it with the Prussian Dreyse needle gun. It highlights the Chassepot's innovations in breech sealing and increased muzzle velocity, explaining how these advancements aimed to give France a tactical edge. The narrative emphasizes the competitive arms race between France and Prussia leading up to the Franco-Prussian War.

This comprehensive review details Ian McCollum's book, 'Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016'. The book serves as an authoritative reference for French military rifles, covering development, production, variations, and service history. McCollum, the author and creator of Forgotten Weapons, leverages extensive research to fill a gap in English-language resources for collectors and historians.

This video features Uli Wiegand of InterOrdnance discussing a significant import of surplus firearms from Africa. The collection includes a wide array of historical military rifles, notably Mausers, Enfields, and others, many in original, matching-condition states. Wiegand, an expert in international arms trade, highlights the rarity of these untouched pieces and the extensive negotiation process involved in their acquisition.

This video announces the final stretch goal for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-201". The creator expresses gratitude for the overwhelming support and plans a livestream party for backers and Patreon supporters, featuring French adult beverages and aiming to break records for funded publishing projects. The livestream will celebrate the book's progress and encourage final pledges.

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Chassepot to FAMAS" project, highlighting new additions to the presale edition. It also details three new bundle options available to potential buyers. The video encourages viewers to purchase their copy through a provided Kickstarter link, emphasizing the cool and valuable content included in the presale. It serves as a promotional piece for this specific firearm history book or collection.

This video promotes a book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2017" and announces a potential French-language edition. It provides a Kickstarter link for ordering the book and a contact link for French distributors interested in the localized version. The content focuses on historical French military rifles.

The Mle 1874 Gras rifle marked France's entry into the brass cartridge era, serving as a modernization of the Chassepot rifle after the Franco-Prussian War. While it required a new bolt and barrel, it allowed for the reuse of existing Chassepot receivers and stocks. The Gras saw extensive colonial service and was eventually replaced by the smokeless powder Lebel rifle.

This video announces the preorder launch for the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866 - 2016". It is described as a reference guide for collectors, curators, historians, and enthusiasts. While the Kickstarter is over, regular copies can still be ordered through the provided website. The content focuses entirely on the book and its subject matter, which are French military rifles spanning a significant historical period.

This video announces the upcoming publication of a reference book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016". The author details that the manuscript is nearly complete and photography is underway. A dedicated website, FrenchRifleBook.com, has been launched for book updates and pre-order notifications. Additionally, a cover art contest is announced, running until October 15th, seeking designs with an antiquarian, faux leather theme. Prizes include premium and signed copies of the book for the winning artists.

This video offers a detailed book review of "The Modèle 1866 Chassepot" by Guy & Leonard A-R-West. The book comprehensively covers the development, mechanics, ammunition, production, markings, and historical impact of the Chassepot needle-fire rifle. It highlights the Chassepot's technological superiority over the Prussian Dreyse rifles during the Franco-Prussian War and mentions its later conversion to 11mm Mauser cartridges. The review notes the book's use of photographs and hand drawings for illustration, as well as firsthand soldier commentary, and provides purchasing information. The book is a 145-page softcover in color, published in the UK.