Videos tagged with Eli Whitney

This video delves into the legacy of Francis Bannerman, a pivotal figure in making military firearms accessible to collectors. It explores his business model, Bannerman's Island, and the types of surplus arms he sold, including notable examples like the Winchester Lee Navy and modified P14 rifles. The discussion also touches upon the historical context of gun collecting and the influence of Bannerman's operations on subsequent surplus dealers.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the 1841 Mississippi Rifle, a historical percussion muzzleloader. It covers essential steps from powder loading to firing, emphasizing the use of black powder and patched round balls. The information is presented with the authority of firearms expert Hickok45, highlighting the rifle's historical significance and operational nuances.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Uberti reproduction of the Colt Walker, a historically significant .45 caliber percussion revolver. The presenter details its origins, design evolution from the Colt Paterson, and key features. Practical loading demonstrations using 45 grains of 3FG black powder and Remington No. 10 caps are shown, along with observations on its weight and handling.

This guide details the basic operation of the Whitney-Beals Walking Beam Pocket Revolver, focusing on its unique ring trigger indexing system. It emphasizes manual cocking and the necessity of cylinder removal for reloading, highlighting the firearm's historical significance and mechanical ingenuity. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in rare firearms.

Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, details the Whitney-Kennedy Lever Action Rifle. The video covers the armory's origins with Eli Whitney, its competitive drive against Winchester, and the rifle's specific mechanical features like the L-shaped block and top-ejecting action. It also touches on barrel markings and serial number locations, positioning the rifle as an important, though often overlooked, part of early lever-action firearm development.