Videos tagged with Douglas Wesson

This video celebrates the 90th anniversary of the .357 Magnum cartridge with a comprehensive look at its history and performance. Featuring a collection of iconic firearms chambered in .357 Magnum, the presentation includes historical context, a showcase of various revolvers and rifles, and demonstrations of different ammunition types. The expert speaker highlights the cartridge's versatility and enduring legacy in the shooting community.

This video provides an in-depth look at an exceptionally rare Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum revolver, the first .357 Magnum ever produced. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise in historical firearms, details its development, custom features, production history from 1935-1939, and unique sales to government agencies like the Post Office Department. The discussion highlights its historical significance, rarity, and value, estimated at $40,000 or more, while comparing it to later models like the .44 Magnum Model 29 and the standard production Model 27.

This entry details three historic Smith & Wesson revolvers that pioneered the Magnum era, as presented by Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem. It highlights the .38-44 Outdoorsman, Douglas Wesson's .357 Magnum used in a bulletproof glass test, and Phil Sharpe's Registered Magnum. The information emphasizes the custom nature of these early Magnum revolvers and their role in developing powerful cartridges.