Videos tagged with Confederate Firearms

This video recaps the James D. Julia Fall 2017 auction, highlighting significant sales of rare and collectible firearms. Notable items included a Colt Monitor BAR variant for $71,875, a Solothurn S18-1000 anti-tank cannon for $18,400, and a Confederate Whitworth Sniper rifle that fetched an impressive $161,000. The auction also featured various machine guns, historical revolvers, and other military arms, showcasing strong market interest in high-condition and historically significant pieces.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Griswold & Gunnison Revolver, a significant Confederate firearm. Ian McCollum details its history, manufacturing, and technical specifications, highlighting its reliability and standardization despite wartime material shortages. The review emphasizes unique features and variations, offering deep insight into Confederate arms production.

This guide details the mechanical operation of the Keen-Walker Carbine, a rare Confederate breech-loader. It covers loading procedures, ignition with percussion caps, and the unique pivoting breech block action. The carbine's limited production and historical context are highlighted, emphasizing its status as a sought-after collector's item. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.