Videos tagged with Falling Block Rifle

This video provides an in-depth look at the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Long Range Rifle, focusing on its operation, historical significance, and unique sighting system. The presenter, with extensive experience, demonstrates the loading and firing sequence, highlights the rifle's accuracy potential, and details the advanced tang sight with a Hadley cup and spirit level. The review emphasizes the rifle's craftsmanship and its status as a premium, custom-made firearm.

This video showcases a recent estate firearm acquisition, highlighting three unique rifles: a Browning Acera A in .300 Win Mag with a straight-pull bolt, a Ruger No. 1 in the uncommon 9.3x74R caliber, and a German-made Krico 603 in .268 with a Burris scope. The presenters express their unfamiliarity with some of the calibers and models, emphasizing the educational aspect of such finds and inviting viewer input. The firearms are slated for auction.

This video details the discovery and initial firing of a rare, one-of-two prototype falling block rifle designed by Warren Center for Thompson Center Arms in the late 1960s. The rifle, chambered in .308 Winchester, lacks an extractor on one version, requiring manual casing removal. The presenter highlights the firearm's simple, elegant design, reminiscent of John Browning's work, and its potential historical significance as a precursor to modern sporting rifles.

This video details a ballistic gel test of the massive 4 Bore rifle, described as the biggest rifle ever. Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates the rifle's power, comparing its 2,150-grain projectile to common calibers like the .50 BMG. The test involves nearly 800 pounds of Clear Ballistics gel, showcasing the extreme wound channel and penetration capabilities of this rare large-bore firearm.

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 compilation showcases a diverse array of firearms, from classic bolt-actions like the Mauser Gewehr 98 and Sharps 1874 to modern semi-automatics and submachine guns. The video highlights expert handling, safe operation, and the distinct auditory signatures of each weapon system on an outdoor range. It serves as a visual catalog of firearm mechanics and performance across various eras and action types.

This video reviews two books, 'Treasure is Where You Find It' and 'Guns of the Gurkhas,' detailing the acquisition and historical significance of a vast collection of obsolete British firearms found in Nepal. The content highlights the unique history of Nepal's military armaments, which accumulated surplus British weaponry for nearly 200 years. The books offer insights into the logistical challenges of retrieving these arms and provide detailed research on the specific firearms discovered, including Nepalese-made variants.