Videos tagged with Metallic Cartridge Conversion

This module delves into the Colt New Model Army 'Model 1860' revolver, focusing on its later, un-fluted round cylinder variant. It details the complex government relations, Civil War contracts, and critical design evolution driven by technical failures like bursting cylinders. The segment also covers pricing disputes, the impact of the 1864 armory fire, and the weapon's significant post-war service, highlighting its status as a primary Union sidearm.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing an Adams Revolver that was converted from percussion cap to metallic cartridge, highlighting its historical context and potential use in scenarios like the Battle of Zulu. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical firearm, showcasing its evolution and significance in the latter half of the 19th century. The video also promotes the museum's live show, membership, and other resources.

This video details the rare Thuer cartridge conversion for the Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver, patented in 1868. It highlights the conversion's unique design, which bypassed Rollin White's cylinder patent by using a front-loading, rimless cartridge and a specialized backing ring with a firing pin. The conversion allowed for easy reversion to percussion and included a novel safety feature.