Videos tagged with Civil War Era Firearm

This video showcases a Deringer of Philadelphia cap and ball pistol, highlighting its historical significance as a firearm similar to the one used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The presenter discovered the gun's importance after it was sold on Gunbroker, prompting this detailed look at the antique pistol.

The NKVD Officer's Model Nagant is a compact variant of the M1895, featuring a shorter barrel and grip for concealed carry, often used by Soviet secret police and customs agents. While mechanically similar to the standard model, its design modifications, including rounded sights and hammer, facilitate a smoother draw. Production ran from 1924 to 1932, with around 25,000 units made.