Videos tagged with Falling-Block

This YouTube video focuses on the mechanical intricacies of the 90mm T8 Anti-Tank Gun, specifically highlighting its falling-block artillery breech. The title and description emphasize the engineering aspects of this World War II era US Army weapon. While not a demonstration of firing or practical use, the content delves into the design and functionality of a significant piece of historical military ordnance.

Brandon Herrera provides an in-depth comparison of the VZ-58 and AK-47, highlighting their distinct origins and mechanical differences. Despite sharing the 7.62x39mm caliber, the VZ-58 features a unique short-stroke piston, striker-fired action, and falling block mechanism, contrasting with the AK-47's long-stroke piston and hammer-fired system. While the VZ-58 offers benefits like a last-round bolt hold-open and stripper clip compatibility, its ergonomics and higher cyclic rate present control challenges compared to the AK.

This video showcases the loading and shooting of a .32-40 WCF cartridge in a unique falling block rifle. The rifle features a Fix Falling Block Works action, a Reinhart Fajen stock, and a Douglas barrel, highlighting custom firearm craftsmanship. The content focuses on the practical aspects of handling and firing this specific caliber and rifle configuration.

This video details a complex gunsmithing process to convert a rare Peabody Rifle from its original 11.15 Romanian Beaumont chambering to .45-70 Government using a sleeve from a Swiss Vetterli barrel. The conversion involves extensive machining of the barrel and breech block, fitting a new extractor, and carefully modifying the chamber for reliable feeding. Crucially, the modification is deemed safe only for black powder loads due to significant thinning of the breech block.

This review explores the rare Venus Pistole, a high-end, single-shot .22 LR target pistol from the interwar period, manufactured by Geco. It features a Martini-style falling block action and exceptional decorative engraving. The pistol's design prioritizes accuracy with a long sight radius and adjustable target sights, representing a pinnacle of quasi-custom target firearms from its era.

This documentary-style video from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Belgian Comblain Mousqueton Modele 1871/83 rifle. Presented by Othais and Mae, the video delves into this WWI firearm and features additional reading resources on the Comblain rifle and FN Mauser rifles. The series aims to cover WWI firearms during the centennial anniversary, with new episodes released bi-weekly. Ammunition data is provided by DrakeGmbH, and animations by Bruno.

The 1869 Werder pistol, nicknamed the 'Lightning' pistol, was a unique Bavarian military firearm developed by Johann Ludwig Werder. It featured a tilting block action with a dual-trigger system for rapid reloading and was chambered in 11x35mm. Despite its innovative design, its service life was limited after German unification and replacement by the Mauser 71.

This video features Hickok45 showcasing the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider in .45-70, highlighting its accuracy and set trigger. He briefly introduces an LWRC 6.8 SPC rifle but focuses on the Sharps. The content also includes personal anecdotes about his username origin, a road trip, and a 'privacy rant' regarding Tractor Supply, alongside reflections on celebrity and grief.

This video showcases the "Hereward Gun," a Falling Block Two Bore shotgun made by Sutton & Co. The description highlights its impressive 40-inch barrel and a substantial 4 1/2 inch brass cartridge firing a 5 oz load. The video thanks Holts Auctioneers for access to this "unbelievable machine," suggesting it's one of the world's largest shoulder-fired shotguns. Links to the auction, the channel's support page, and various social media and podcast platforms are provided.

This video demonstrates a 'woods walk' shooting session with a Martini-Henry rifle, specifically an 1888 Enfield model. Hickok45 highlights the rifle's historical significance as a classic British service arm and showcases the unique characteristics of shooting black powder ammunition, including the substantial white smoke. The session emphasizes the importance of collecting expensive brass casings for reloading, providing practical insights for owners of antique firearms.

The Madsen M1896 Flaadens Rekylgevær, developed by Jens Schouboe, represents an early military semi-automatic rifle utilizing a unique falling block and short recoil action. Its innovative gravity-feed magazine system, holding 10 rounds, and the evolution of its mechanical concept into the successful Madsen Light Machine Gun highlight its historical significance. While featuring some ergonomic challenges, its design was a crucial step in self-loading firearm development.

This review covers the Martini-Henry Mk IV Long Lever rifle, a historical firearm manufactured in 1888. It details the challenges and process of reloading the .577/450 cartridge with black powder and custom loads. The video demonstrates the rifle's operation, recoil, and surprising long-range accuracy, even hitting targets at 440 yards.