Videos tagged with Early Revolvers

This video delves into the historical research behind the book "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler." Professor Ben Nicholson discusses the unexpected discoveries and the extensive international research team involved in bringing the project to fruition. The focus is on the stories and historical context surrounding early revolvers, rather than a direct firearm review or demonstration.

This video is an update on the Kickstarter campaign for a book titled "Clockwork Basilisk," which focuses on the early revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler. The creator highlights several stretch goals that have been achieved, including extra content on Collier engravings, custom endsheets, a bookmark ribbon, and additional information on the Annely and Kolbe revolvers by Jonathan Ferguson. The next upcoming stretch goal is a custom frontispiece illustration. The description provides a direct link to the Kickstarter page for viewers to learn more and support the project.

This video explores the early history of Samuel Colt and his groundbreaking innovations in firearm design. It delves into his initial business failures, the alleged inspiration for his revolver from a ship's capstan, and the development of the first Colt revolvers, known as 'Paterson' Colts. The video highlights the challenges faced by these early models, such as cylinder gap issues and awkward loading mechanisms, and details the improvements made in later iterations. The narrative touches upon the financial struggles that led to Colt's bankruptcy and the subsequent production of 'Ehlers Patersons'.

This video features a curator from the Royal Armouries showcasing one of the earliest known six-shot revolvers, estimated to date back to approximately 1680. The curator provides insights into this historical firearm, highlighting its unusual features within the context of early revolver development. The description also includes a link to a blog post about Colt Revolvers and their Yorkshire connection, suggesting a broader interest in the evolution of revolvers.

The Model 1879 Reichsrevolver was the German Empire's first standardized revolver, designed for extreme durability despite poor ergonomics. It featured a unique recessed cylinder for safety and a manual safety lever. Lacking an ejector, it required a separate tool for spent casing removal. Its large size and 10.6mm black powder cartridge offered reliability over user comfort.