Videos tagged with Gehendra Rifle

The C&Rsenal Minute of Mae episode examines the Nepalese Gehendra Rifle, a tipping block, breech-loading, black powder firearm. It highlights the rifle's construction, noting the use of hand-fitted, often poor-quality parts, leading to common breakages. The video discusses its similarities to the Martini Henry and Wesley Richards designs, its heavy trigger, and moderate recoil.

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.