Videos tagged with Concealed Carry History

This video provides a shooting impression of a circa 1914 Colt .25 ACP Vest Pocket auto. The presenter demonstrates its accuracy at a short distance and discusses common criticisms of these small firearms, arguing they can be surprisingly effective. Future videos are planned to test its performance at longer ranges.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Pocket Pistol, tracing its evolution from the 'Baby Dragoon' to the Model 1849. It details design changes, manufacturing processes, and its historical significance, particularly during Westward Expansion. The presenter emphasizes its role as a compact, affordable personal defense firearm and discusses its market success and various iterations.

This video examines a Deringer Philadelphia percussion pistol from the 1850s-1860s, highlighting its historical significance as being similar to the firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. The presenter, a firearms instructor, details the gun's construction, caliber, and distinguishing features like engraving and a pineapple motif, comparing it directly to known details of Booth's weapon. The discussion extends to the historical context of the assassination, including the original kidnapping plot and the subsequent assassination plan targeting multiple high-ranking officials.

This episode delves into the historical evolution of firearms optics and concealed carry pistols. It highlights the development of telescopic sights from early American riflemen to modern target scopes, emphasizing the functionality of adjustable turrets and the 'slipping' technique for repeatable zeroing. The segment also traces the lineage of compact pistols, from 18th-century flintlocks to 19th-century Derringers and early 20th-century revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Lady Smith, illustrating the long history of personal defense firearms.

This guide details the disassembly and identification of proof marks on a Belgian .22 Short Mini Pocket Revolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers identifying key markings like the 'Crown over R', 'Star over U', and 'ELG' proof marks, which help date the firearm and confirm its rifled barrel. The process involves basic disassembly to access these markings, emphasizing safety throughout.