Videos tagged with Hammerless Shotgun

This review delves into the unique Darne Model 1892 rotary shotgun, a hammerless design from the late 19th century. It highlights the innovative rotary breech mechanism, which differs from Darne's more commercially successful sliding breech models. The video details the gun's operation, locking system, disassembly, and historical markings, noting its 20 gauge chambering and specific barrel manufacturer.

This review delves into Colt's often overlooked side-by-side shotguns, the Model 1878 and 1883. While Colt is renowned for revolvers, these long guns represent significant attempts to capture the high-end sporting market of the Old West. The 1878 featured external hammers and competed with brands like Parker, while the more advanced 1883 was a hammerless design of even higher quality, making it rarer and more collectible today.

This video details the internal mechanics and cycle of operation for the Winchester Model 12 pump-action shotgun using a cutaway model. It explains the loading process into the magazine tube, the function of the safety mechanism, and the sequence of firing, extraction, and chambering. The demonstration highlights the hammerless design and the interaction of key components like the extractor and ejector.