Videos tagged with Magazine Rifle

This video delves into the history and capabilities of the .505 Gibbs cartridge, a powerful big bore round developed in 1911. Originally intended for double rifles, it was adapted for magazine rifles to meet market demand for elephant stoppers. Despite its impressive power, often compared to or exceeding the .500 Nitro Express, the .505 Gibbs saw limited production due to World War I and arrived late in the era of professional elephant hunting. The cartridge is known for its significant recoil, necessitating heavy rifles, and was notably mentioned in Ernest Hemingway's work and favored by hunter John A. Hunter.

This YouTube video is a book review of "Guns of the Old West" by George Markham. The reviewer, who typically focuses on early to mid-20th century military small arms, explores this book as a starting point for learning about older firearms. They highlight Markham's comprehensive understanding of the period and its weaponry, noting the inclusion of both well-known firearms like Colts and Winchesters, as well as lesser-known arms. The review delves into historical context, patent disputes, and the evolution of firearm technology, specifically mentioning revolvers (Smith & Wesson No.1, Rollin White's patent), early automatic pistols, single-shot rifles, lever-action rifles (Volition repeater, Volcanics), early magazine rifles (Winchester-Lee, Winchester-Hotchkiss), early autoloaders (Winchester 1905/7/10, Remington Model 8), and shotguns (Spencer/Bannerman, Burgess pump action, break action). The reviewer praises the book's depth beyond general history and nice photos.