Videos tagged with Cylinder Lock

This video provides an in-depth mechanical breakdown of the Pieper Revolving Carbine, focusing on its unique gas-operated system and stretched-out rifle configuration. It details the single and double-action lockwork, explaining how the hammer, trigger, and various arms interact to cycle the action, lock the cylinder, and ensure proper sealing. The explanation highlights the system's complexity compared to simpler designs while illustrating its functional mechanics.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Merwin & Bray Cupfire Revolver, a unique 19th-century firearm. It covers removing the cylinder, identifying key internal components like the cylinder lock and hand, and reassembling the mechanism. The video emphasizes understanding the historical context of patent workarounds that led to the cupfire design.