Videos tagged with Mateba

This review details the rare Mateba Unica 6 'Grifone' Auto-Revolver Carbine, a unique firearm from Italy. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its recoil-operated automatic revolver mechanism, inspired by designs like the Webley-Fosbery, which cocks the hammer via frame reciprocation. Key features include a low bore axis for reduced muzzle flip and a distinctive safety design for the cylinder gap. The carbine boasts premium walnut furniture and a high-quality blued finish, with a unique sight system integrated into the forend.

The Mateba MTR-8 is a unique Italian revolver designed for competition, featuring a low bore axis achieved by positioning the cylinder forward and lower. It operates in double-action or single-action via external levers and requires a specific speed loader/spacer to function. Its external hand mechanism for cylinder rotation is visible during hammer cocking.

The Mateba Unica 6 is a unique semi-automatic revolver firing from the bottom cylinder chamber. Despite theoretical recoil reduction, its reciprocating upper assembly creates significant muzzle flip and a painful shooting experience. This review highlights its complex mechanics and the surprising recoil characteristics.

The Mateba Unica 6 is a rare semi-automatic revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, notable for its unique bottom-chamber firing and reciprocating upper assembly. This design significantly lowers the bore axis, aiding recoil management, though the heavy moving parts still create muzzle flip. The interchangeable barrels require individual zeroing, and disassembly involves a set screw to release the slide.

The Union Self-Cocking Revolver, patented by Charles Lefever in 1909, is a rare example of a recoil-operated semi-automatic revolver. Manufactured by the Union Fire Arms Company in Toledo, Ohio, only about 300 were produced. Its unique design, featuring a top-break action and a mechanical safety, was likely too expensive at $10 compared to contemporary revolvers and semi-autos, leading to its commercial failure.

This YouTube video focuses on the Mateba revolver, showcasing its recoil-operated mechanism with .357 Magnum rounds. It highlights the unique "ricochet action" of the firearm. The description also includes a call to action for viewers to support the channel on Patreon.

This YouTube video appears to be a snippet showcasing the Mateba Unica 6 revolver. Given the title and the call to support the creator on Patreon, it likely focuses on presenting the firearm itself, possibly highlighting its unique features or design. Without a transcript, the exact content remains speculative, but the primary subject is clearly the Mateba Unica 6.

The Mateba MTR-8 is a rare Italian DA/SA revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, featuring a unique low bore axis for reduced muzzle climb and improved stability. Despite a short 3-inch barrel, it achieves a long sight radius of approximately 10 inches. A distinctive feature is its reliance on a special speedloader/spacer disk for firing and extraction, enabling high cylinder capacities, such as 12 rounds in the .32 caliber MTR-12.

The Chiappa Rhino 200DS is a .357 Magnum revolver featuring a unique design that aligns the barrel with the bottom cylinder, significantly reducing muzzle flip by lowering the bore axis. This model comes as a kit including a custom leather holster and essential accessories. It offers both double and single-action modes and includes a visual cocked indicator for enhanced safety and usability.