Videos tagged with Gate Loading

This expert review from C&Rsenal details the German Reichsrevolver M1879, highlighting its significant size, slow 6-round gate-loading mechanism, and 10.6x25mmR caliber. The presenter, Mae, discusses its manageable recoil due to mass but criticizes its poor ergonomics and stiff single-action trigger, concluding it was likely difficult for soldiers in World War I despite being entertaining to shoot today.

This guide details the disassembly of the Portuguese Abadie 1878 revolver, as demonstrated by an expert from C&Rsenal. The process involves manipulating the trigger guard to open the side plate and removing a pin to access the internal lockwork. Proper disassembly is crucial to avoid damage to the unique Abadie mechanism.

This review of the Portuguese Abadie 1878/86 revolver highlights its compact size, weighing 1.9 lb with an overall length of 10.25 inches, making it smaller than its contemporaries. The video demonstrates its unique gate-loading system, six-round capacity in 9.1 Abid loads, and a hook-shaped ejector rod for single-case extraction. The presenter notes its good point-shooting characteristics, comfortable grip, light hammer spring, smooth trigger, and minimal recoil.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the French Model 1892 revolver. It details its development from earlier French designs, its mechanical features including the Fagnoux-derived lockwork and swing-out cylinder, and its service life through World War I and beyond. The presenter highlights the revolver's strengths, such as its safety features and ease of maintenance, while also discussing its limitations, particularly the anemic 8mm cartridge.

This video details a common timing issue in Colt New Army revolvers, highlighting the unique scalloped cylinder stops and the role of the hand and gate in achieving proper alignment. The instructor explains how to diagnose and address back-travel or inconsistent cylinder lock-up, often stemming from issues with the hand spring or the hand's engagement with the cylinder stops.

This expert review of the German Reichsrevolver M1883, presented by C&Rsenal's Mae, details its historical context and operational characteristics. The video highlights its 10.6mm black powder caliber, gate-loaded cylinder, and single-action mechanism. It also covers practical aspects like its weight, length, safety lever, grip ergonomics, and the unique method of spent casing ejection using a stick. The assessment concludes it's a historical artifact rather than a modern defensive tool.

This guide details the loading and spent casing ejection process for the German Reichsrevolver M1879, emphasizing its unique gate-loading system and the use of a separate brass rod for ejection. The video highlights the importance of manual cylinder indexing and safe handling practices. Instruction is provided by C&Rsenal, recognized authorities on historical military small arms.

This video provides a detailed look at the Russian Model 1895 Nagant revolver, highlighting its unique gas seal mechanism, gate-loading system, and operational quirks. It discusses the revolver's history, production numbers, and its service life. The presenter, Mike from TFB TV, offers insights into its handling, trigger pull, accuracy, and ammunition compatibility, noting its surprisingly good inherent accuracy despite a heavy trigger and potential sighting issues. The video also touches on its suppressibility due to its subsonic velocity and gas seal.

This video provides an in-depth historical review and technical examination of the French Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 revolver and its Italian counterpart, the Model 1874. It details their development, design features, adoption by military forces, and performance, particularly in the context of World War I. The review highlights their strengths, such as simple actions and easy field stripping, as well as their limitations, including slow loading/unloading and relatively weak cartridges for the era.

This video provides a detailed explanation of how the Austro-Hungarian Rast & Gasser 1898 revolver functions. It covers its operational aspects, including its single/double action mechanism and gate loading feature. The content is part of a "WWI Primer" series, indicating a historical and technical focus on firearms from that era.

This documentary delves into the history and mechanics of the Austro-Hungarian M1898 Rast & Gasser revolver. It highlights the firearm's unique design choices, such as its gate-loading mechanism and 8mm Gasser caliber, contrasting it with contemporary semi-automatic pistols. The video provides a detailed look at its construction and operational features, drawing on the expertise of C&Rsenal, a recognized authority on WWI small arms.