Videos tagged with East India Company

This guide details the operation of the Belton Repeating Flintlock, a unique 18th-century firearm. It covers manual cocking, priming, magazine loading, and the rapid-fire sequence utilizing a port fire fuse. The demonstration highlights the sliding lock mechanism and safety features, emphasizing the historical significance of this early repeating firearm. Expert insights from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons underscore the technical complexity and historical context.

This guide details the operation of the groundbreaking Belton Flintlock Repeater, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers the unique dual-trigger system, the revolutionary portfire ignition for rapid firing on the 1786 pattern, and the critical safety features like blowout plugs. The Belton repeater represented a significant advancement in firepower for its era.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the unique Jacob double rifle, designed by John Jacob for the Scinda Irregular Horse. Though it never saw official military service, the rifle featured innovative design elements for its time, including a unique projectile with fins that threaded into the rifling, enhancing range and accuracy. The video discusses its development in contrast to the standard Pattern 1837 Brunswick rifle and its eventual sale as surplus after Jacob's death, leading to modifications for hunting purposes. The segment highlights the firearm's historical significance and the ingenuity behind its design.

This video showcases a rare 1786 John Belton designed repeating flintlock carbine from the Royal Armouries collection. Jonathan Ferguson explains its unique breech-loading mechanism, seven-shot magazine, and reversed flintlock. The carbine was purchased and issued by the East India Company, with 124 units recorded.