Videos tagged with Dropping Block Action

This entry details the Millennium Gun, a custom 2 bore rifle built by Giles Whittome for the Royal Armouries. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its unique dropping block action, designed for extreme strength to handle the immense pressures of its caliber. The video highlights the gun's weight, recoil management features, intricate engraving, and powerful ballistics, intended for hunting large game.

This entry details the Panzerbüchse 38, a German anti-tank rifle, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It covers its unique dropping block action, semi-semi-automatic operation, and the high-velocity 7.92x94mm ammunition. The guide highlights its mechanical features, historical context, and reasons for limited production due to its weight and complexity compared to the later Panzerbüchse 39.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Martini-Henry rifle by firearms instructor hickok45. It details the rifle's historical significance as a pioneering breech-loader, its powerful .577/450 cartridge, and its dropping block action. The demonstration highlights its historical accuracy and terminal ballistics, offering insights into the evolution of military firearms.