Videos tagged with Early 20th Century

This video showcases an unboxing of rare firearms acquired from an auction by Legacy Collectibles. Expert Tom Whiteman identifies several highly collectible handguns, including an early 1905 Colt, a zero-prefix P38, a Waffen-proofed Walther PPK, an extremely rare Model 6, and a 480-code P38, highlighting their historical significance and rarity.

This video showcases a rare, early 20th-century fretless tack-head banjo, described as an outstanding example of Southern folk art. The banjo features a heart pine neck, steam-bent white oak pot, hand-carved walnut tuners, and an original skin head with an iron hoop and nails. The description highlights tool marks and heavy use-wear, indicating frequent play, with deep grooves on the fretless fingerboard. The only known provenance is a note stating it was found in Virginia. The video also includes links to the creator's Bandcamp, merchandise store, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.

This video showcases the intricate process of conserving a Japanese armour from the early 20th century. The Royal Armouries' conservator, Kate Perks, details the techniques and expertise involved in restoring this historical artifact. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armour, and this video offers a behind-the-scenes look at their work, potentially featuring combat demonstrations and curator tours in other content. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions in the comments.

This video from MidwayUSA features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO, examining the Savage Model 1907 Automatic Handgun. The description highlights its historical context as a handgun produced by Savage Arms during the early 20th century, a period when they were more known for rifles and shotguns. Key features discussed include its exposed hammer, double-stack ten-round magazine, and thumb safety. The pistol was chambered in .32 ACP and .380 Auto, and manufactured between 1907 and 1915. The video serves as a historical overview and detailed look at this specific firearm.

This guide details the complex disassembly and reassembly of the Fedorov Avtomat, considered by many to be the first select-fire assault rifle. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the rifle's unique Russian design, intricate short-recoil action with dual locking flappers, and the notoriously difficult process of putting it back together due to tight tolerances and 'over-machined' parts. The video emphasizes careful alignment and precise handling throughout the procedure.