Videos tagged with Cripple Stock Shotgun

This guide details the technique for mounting a cripple stock shotgun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It addresses the challenge of cross-eye dominance, explaining how the specialized stock allows a shooter to use their dominant left eye for aiming while shouldering the firearm on their right side. The curved and offset design, along with a raised cheek pad, facilitates proper alignment for improved accuracy.

This video showcases a rare Benjamin Wild and Sons double-barrel shotgun manufactured in 1958, featuring a specialized 'cripple stock'. These shotguns were designed for individuals who lost sight in one eye, particularly after World War I, to allow them to continue shooting. The presenter notes the stock's curve is intended for right-eye blindness or left-eye dominance, and discusses the recoil, finding it manageable with standard loads.

This video demonstrates the proper handling and firing technique for a Benjamin Wild side-by-side shotgun equipped with a distinctive 'cripple stock'. The guide covers opening the break-action, loading two 12 Gauge shells, firing, and ejecting spent casings, emphasizing safe firearm practices. The demonstration showcases successful target engagement with this specialized firearm.