Videos tagged with John Hall

This episode of American Rifleman TV features a look at the top 10 machine guns of all time, starting with the FN MAG and the BAR. The "Rifleman Review" segment covers the Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911 handgun in .45 ACP. Additionally, "I Have This Old Gun" examines early John Hall breech-loading rifles and carbines. The video provides information on how to watch full episodes and new releases.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of the Hall Model 1819 rifle, a groundbreaking firearm for its use of interchangeable parts and breech-loading mechanism. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, demonstrates how to remove the breech block assembly for cleaning and examination. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, highlights the rifle's historical significance in industrial manufacturing.

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the unique Hall's Patent Clock Gun, a 12-gauge pinfire firearm designed to fire a shot every hour. Ian McCollum details its history, purpose (likely bird scaring or time signaling), and intricate mechanism involving a clock, weights, strings, and a razor blade. The device is rare, with examples occasionally appearing at auction, particularly in England.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing a song titled "Moonshiner." The description indicates it's a traditional Kentucky song, and Hicks learned a version from John Hall and his father. He discusses using the gDGAD tuning for the banjo and shares lyrics about being a moonshiner for twenty-one years, spending money on whisky, setting up stills, and the allure of women and moonshine. The description also provides links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for support and purchasing his music. While the song's theme relates to moonshining, a historically associated activity with firearms and self-sufficiency, the video itself does not appear to directly involve firearms or related equipment.