Videos tagged with Early 1870s

This guide details the operation of the rare Parisian Needlefire Knife-Pistol, a unique combination firearm from the late 1860s to early 1870s. It utilizes a miniaturized Chassepot bolt action system and a corkscrew trigger. The process involves manually cocking the bolt, loading a needlefire paper cartridge, closing the bolt, deploying the trigger, and firing. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the historical craftsmanship and unique features of this luxury item.