Videos tagged with Lefaucheux

This expert-level review from Forgotten Weapons delves into the unique Dumonthier Bowie knife revolver. Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, details its 11mm pinfire action, construction, and historical context, including Dumonthier's patents and French proof marks. The review highlights the firearm's robust build compared to other knife-guns and discusses the mechanics and historical significance of pinfire ammunition.

This guide details the operation of the folding blade mechanism on a Dumonthier Pinfire Revolver. Expert instruction covers deploying and retracting the blade, highlighting its unique design and the internal flat spring and ejector system. The video showcases detailed engraving and acknowledges College Hill Arsenal for access to this rare firearm.

This entry details the historical development and technical aspects of pinfire cartridges, tracing their evolution from early percussion-era adaptations to more industrialized metallic cases. It highlights key inventors like Forsyth, Pauly, and the Lefaucheux family, explaining the chronological and technological reasons for pinfire's prevalence before the widespread adoption of centerfire and rimfire systems. The information is presented with historical rigor, drawing on specific patent dates and metallurgical processes.

This video highlights an exception to a common revolver timing check method using a Swedish Lefaucheux revolver. The standard method of firing the hammer and holding the trigger to check cylinder lock-up fails on this specific firearm due to its design and conversion process. The cylinder rotates freely when the hammer falls, indicating a timing issue.

This review of the Milanese 7mm Pinfire Saber-Revolver, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its unique design combining a Lefaucheux-style pinfire revolver with an Italian 1855 pattern officer's saber. McCollum, a recognized expert in rare firearms, highlights the weapon's origins around 1864, its double-action mechanism, and the intricacies of the pinfire cartridge system. He critically assesses its practical utility, noting the awkward aiming angle caused by the integrated saber blade and potential mechanical failures in antique examples.

This entry details the Lefaucheux pinfire revolver, exploring its historical significance and mechanical intricacies. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries guides through various models, from the standard 6-shot to the rare 20-shot and the massive 30-shot double-barrelled variants. The unique pinfire cartridge mechanism and the longevity of pinfire ammunition are highlighted, offering insights into early metallic cartridge firearm development.

This overview, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into the history, mechanics, and evolution of the pinfire revolver system. It highlights the contributions of the Lefaucheux family, the innovative yet flawed cartridge design, and the reasons for its eventual obsolescence in favor of rimfire and centerfire systems. The video showcases a variety of pinfire revolvers, emphasizing their historical significance and collector appeal.

This guide details the unique operation of a Lefaucheux over/under shotgun, focusing on its sideways-pivoting breech blocks and removable buttstock. The demonstration by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, highlights the intricate mechanical design of this rare piece. Viewers can learn about the specific loading procedure and the quick-detach stock mechanism.