Videos tagged with French Revolver

This video showcases the antique French Mle 1892 Lebel revolver, highlighting its unique right-swinging cylinder for loading individual rounds. The demonstration includes manual operation and firing a single shot at a steel target. The revolver is chambered in 8mm French Ordnance and features a double/single action mechanism.

This YouTube video is a brief segment from a larger "Primer" episode focusing on the French Revolver Modèle 1892. The description encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more content and provides links to support the creators via Patreon, SubscribeStar, and their online shop for merchandise. The video itself is an excerpt, likely showcasing the firearm in detail.

This video from C&Rsenal's Primer series focuses on the history, function, and live fire demonstration of the French 1892 Revolver. It delves into the story of this classic firearm, providing in-depth historical context. The series aims to present small arms history every other week.

The 'Le Formidable' is a pre-WW1 pocket revolver by Manufrance, chambered in 8mm French Ordnance. It features a unique right-side cylinder flip and a cut-down hammer for concealed carry. Despite its historical significance, its heavy 17lb double-action trigger and small sights made it challenging to use effectively in a BUG match, where it performed poorly.

This YouTube video features a user shooting their 1892 Lebel Revolver, manufactured in 1914. The description highlights the historical context and includes hashtags referencing the firearm's origin, its appearance in the Call of Duty video game series, and its connection to World War I and World War II.

This review showcases the French Modèle 1892 revolver, also known as the Lebel, chambered in 8mm Lebel. It highlights the firearm's unique right-side cylinder swing-out mechanism and its operation in both double and single-action modes. The video demonstrates the loading procedure with six rounds and the manual ejection of spent casings, emphasizing its historical context for cavalry and officers.

The Perrin Revolving Carbine, a rare 19th-century firearm, evolved from an 1859 double-action-only revolver to an 1865 single-action carbine. It utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge with a thick rim and heeled bullet. Despite its innovative design, including a bayonet lug and adjustable sights, it was rejected by French military trials due to insufficient range and high cost compared to contemporary bolt-action rifles.

This video delves into the history and design of the 'Velo-dog', a compact self-defense revolver popular with cyclists in late 19th century Europe. Expert Jonathan Ferguson discusses how this firearm was a response to the prevalent danger of rabid dogs during a boom in cycling. The content highlights a niche historical firearm and its specific application, offering a unique perspective on personal protection from a bygone era.

This video showcases the fabrication and checkering of new grips for an experimental 8mm French revolver that had dry-rotted original grips. The process involves creating the grips based on pictures from a book, highlighting custom gunsmithing and restoration techniques. The creators emphasize that this is not a tutorial and strongly advise against attempting the work without the necessary skills.

This documentary from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the French and Italian Chamelot-Delvigne revolvers. The video delves into this WWI classic, honoring the centennial anniversary of the conflict. It references several relevant historical firearms books for further reading and highlights collaborators like The Great War, Rock Island Auction, and DrakeGmbH for ammunition data. The content aims to educate viewers on these specific firearms used during World War I.

This video details the challenges of repairing a French Modele 1874 revolver with hand-fitted parts. A replacement hammer from Numrich failed due to minute differences in sear engagement, highlighting how original hand-fitting prevents simple part interchangeability. The recommended repair involves welding and machining the original firing pin rather than replacing the hammer.

This video provides an in-depth look at the French Revolver Mle.1892, also known as the Lebel Revolver. It highlights key features such as its 6-shot cylinder and its double and single-action firing modes. The description notes this content is an excerpt from a larger WWI episode, suggesting a historical context for the firearm. The video aims to explain the mechanics and functionality of this specific revolver model.