Videos tagged with Colt 1849

This video from C&Rsenal's Reprocussion series delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of classic Colt Pocket Pistols. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the episode explores the evolution of these iconic firearms. The description also highlights various historical firearms books for further reading and credits collaborators for ammunition data and animations. Supporting the creators through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or merchandise is encouraged.

This YouTube video focuses on the ORIGINAL Colt 1849 Pocket Model, a historical firearm. While the description is currently unavailable, the title strongly indicates a review, showcase, or historical overview of this specific revolver. Expect content related to its features, history, and possibly its operation or handling.

This review delves into the Colt 1848 Baby Dragoon and 1849 Pocket revolvers, highlighting their historical significance as the financial backbone of the Colt company. It details key design evolutions, such as the introduction of the loading lever and changes in trigger guard shape, and discusses variations like the 'Wells Fargo' model and London production. The video emphasizes their popularity for civilian self-defense due to their compact size and multi-shot capability.

The Colt 1849 Pocket Pistol, produced around 340,000 units, was the most prolific percussion revolver of its time, especially popular during the California Gold Rush. This video details its historical significance, mechanical features like safety pins and a capping cutout, and its evolution from the Baby Dragoon. The demonstration shows surprisingly accurate shooting for its era, with a .31 caliber and 5-round capacity.

This review details the Colt 1862 Police Pocket Revolver, the last percussion model designed by Colt. It highlights its design evolution from the 1849 frame, scaled to .36 caliber with a stepped frame and rebated cylinder for increased power. The video showcases the cased set's contents, including accessories like a bullet mold and powder flask, and explains the hammer safety slot mechanism. Production figures and its place in firearms history before the SAA are also discussed.

This video details the rare Thuer cartridge conversion for the Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver, patented in 1868. It highlights the conversion's unique design, which bypassed Rollin White's cylinder patent by using a front-loading, rimless cartridge and a specialized backing ring with a firing pin. The conversion allowed for easy reversion to percussion and included a novel safety feature.