Videos tagged with Civilian Defense Weapon

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the history and technical aspects of Henry Deringer's percussion pocket pistols. Ian McCollum details Deringer's career, the transition from flintlock to percussion, and the design features that made these pistols popular defensive tools. The discussion covers their mechanical operation, common calibers and barrel lengths, and the significant impact of Deringer's brand, even leading to trademark infringement lawsuits over counterfeit models.