Videos tagged with Hand Ejector

This video provides a historical overview of the .44 Special cartridge and its associated Smith & Wesson revolvers. It details the cartridge's origins in 1907 as a lengthened .44 Russian round using smokeless powder and its introduction in the 1908 "Triple Lock" or "New Century Revolver." The speaker, hickok45, demonstrates the firearm and discusses its place in revolver history.

This YouTube Short features a 1927 Smith & Wesson Military and Police .38 Hand Ejector revolver, previously a police trade-in from Northbridge, Massachusetts. The video highlights the revolver's upgraded front sight and parkerized finish. The creator expresses their fondness for this classic firearm, showcasing it at the range.

This video showcases a Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector revolver chambered in .32-20 caliber. The title suggests a historical perspective on this specific firearm model. The content likely delves into the design, history, and possibly the shooting characteristics of this classic revolver.

This video, part 7 of a rifle and pistol pairing series, features an Underwood M1 Carbine (1943 YOM) and a Smith & Wesson Military and Police Hand Ejector revolver (.38 S&W Special, 1927 YOM). The presenter clarifies that while the M1 Carbine was issued to support troops instead of the 1911, they chose to pair it with the S&W revolver as a contemporary option. The S&W is noted as a police trade-in with an imagined history.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 1917 revolver, a significant firearm from WWI. It highlights the evolution from earlier S&W designs and its use by American soldiers chambered in .45 ACP, utilizing moon clips for rimless cartridges. The review also touches on its historical context and pop culture appearances.

This video features an impulse purchase of a Smith & Wesson Model 30-1 revolver chambered in .32 S&W Long. The presenter details how they acquired the firearm at a discounted price due to its extended consignment period. Despite lacking original packaging, the gun is described as being in 99% condition and a welcome addition to their J-frame collection. The presenter also references external resources for further information on the .32 S&W Hand Ejector and Model 30-1, noting the serial number as H33xxx and suggesting it's an early J-frame.

This video showcases the 1915 Smith & Wesson Hand Ejector .455 Mark II revolver. It demonstrates loading with .455 Webley ammunition, live fire at steel targets in both single and double-action modes, and the effective hand ejection mechanism. The presenter exhibits high expertise in handling this historical military firearm.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson Military & Police .38 Special revolver, tracing its lineage back to the 1899 Hand Ejector and its evolution into the Model 10. The video highlights its smooth double-action and crisp single-action triggers, along with practical tips for checking used revolvers, focusing on timing and lockup. It also touches on the current market value for these historical firearms.

This video from Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem showcases the Smith & Wesson Model of 1903 Hand Ejector revolver. Steve highlights its historical significance as the first modern S&W double-action revolver, pointing out familiar features like its dual cylinder lock-up, cylinder stop design, and smooth action. He also touches upon the pre-WWII craftsmanship evident in the firearm. The example featured is chambered in .32 S&W Long, which Steve notes is a mild round for modern standards but pleasant to shoot. The video also explains the origin of the "hand ejector" name.

This video from Brownells GunTechs Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford, filmed at Rock Island Auctions, provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson Triple Lock revolver. They showcase an all-original New Century First Model Hand Ejector, detailing its unique three-point cylinder lockup that contributes to its exceptional accuracy. The discussion touches upon the revolver's history and the reasons for its discontinuation, while also briefly referencing a comparison with the Colt Python, acknowledging the latter's greater public recognition. The focus remains on the technical merits and historical significance of the S&W Triple Lock, particularly its tight lockup and .44 Special chambering.

This documentary explores the French Model 92 Espagnol, a Spanish-made copy of the Smith & Wesson K-frame revolver, crucial for France during WWI due to production shortfalls. It details the historical development of S&W's K-frame, including the Rollin White patent and the evolution of the Hand Ejector series. The video contrasts the original S&W design with the Spanish clones' simplified V-spring action and includes range testing of the Espagnol revolvers.

This video provides a detailed look at the Smith & Wesson 32 Hand Ejector 3rd model revolver. It covers the meaning of 'Hand Ejector,' physical features like its nickel finish and checkered grips, and construction details such as the side plate and barrel length. Production history from 1917-1942 and operational demonstrations of single and double-action firing are also included.