Videos tagged with Flintlock Revolver

This video features Jonathan Ferguson discussing British military firearms, specifically contrasting the AR-15 platform with historical flintlock revolvers. Ferguson, an author and firearms historian, delves into the evolution of firearms, referencing his books "Thorneycroft to SA80" and "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier." The description also links to his articles on flintlock revolvers and provides resources for other firearms history channels and reference books, indicating a deep dive into historical firearms development and design.

This video provides an expert-level examination of an 18th-century self-rotating flintlock revolver by Thomas Annely, presented by Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery. It details the unique automatic cylinder rotation mechanism, predating Colt's designs, and discusses its historical context and technical similarities to later revolvers. The presentation highlights the craftsmanship and rarity of this significant piece in firearms evolution.

This video delves into the history and development of Elisha Collier's early revolvers, exploring the transition from clockwork mechanisms to percussion firing. Featuring insights from Professor Ben Nicholson, author of "Clockwork Basilisk," the discussion covers different Collier revolver patterns and their chronological evolution. It examines the original clockwork models, the standardized flintlock versions, and various percussion examples, including both factory-made and converted firearms.

This review delves into the rare Collier flintlock revolvers, highlighting their historical significance and mechanical innovations. It details the evolution from the first to the third pattern, including the automatic priming system and manual cylinder rotation. The influence of the Collier on Samuel Colt's later designs is discussed, emphasizing Colt's key improvement of mechanical cylinder indexing.