Videos tagged with Morphy Auctions

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 comparison between the MP-40 and PPSh-41 highlights differing design philosophies. John Keene favors the MP-40 for its ergonomics and adaptations for higher magazine capacity, while Ian McCollum prefers the PPSh-41 for its high rate of fire and semi-auto selector. Both speakers acknowledge the controllability of their preferred weapon despite its characteristics.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Mauser Model 1871, famously used in the Howth gun-running incident by the Irish Volunteers. Ian McCollum details the rifle's history, technical specifications, and its role in Irish history, including its use during the Easter Rising. The video also covers the logistical challenges and historical context of the event.

This guide details the disassembly of the unique British Crank-Fire .58 Morse Manual Repeater, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers accessing the internal brass gears and cam mechanism, highlighting the complexity of this early automatic weapon. The process requires careful observation of the internal components, including the V-spring and sear.

This video provides an expert review of the Hotchkiss Portative light machine gun by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the weapon's development, its adoption and use by various nations including the US and UK, and highlights specific features like its bipod and quick-change barrel system. The review emphasizes the gun's durability and historical significance, noting its use in early aerial combat.

This video provides an expert-level examination of a unique prototype Smith & Wesson No. 3 Russian Pattern Revolver featuring a Bird's Head grip conversion. Ian McCollum details the historical context, mechanical features, and exceptional craftsmanship involved in this rare piece, highlighting its significance as an early Russian contract prototype.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson 'Pinto' revolver, a collector's item characterized by its mixed factory finishes. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons explains the origin of the 'Pinto' nickname, the historical context of these mixed finishes, and the importance of factory letters for authentication. The discussion highlights the unique appeal of such variations within the firearms collecting community.

This entry details three distinct Thompson SMG hard cases: Police, FBI, and Secret Service versions, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. Each case exhibits unique features tailored to specific agency needs, including variations in lining material (purple vs. blue velvet), reinforcement types (metal vs. leather), and accessory capacity (drum vs. box magazines). The Secret Service case stands out with its stackable wooden design. Accessories provide significant historical context for firearm usage.

This guide details the complex gunsmithing process of transforming an obsolete muzzle-loading musket, specifically a rare Confederate Gillam & Miller example, into a breech-loading Remington Rolling Block rifle. It covers barrel sleeving, caliber conversion to rimfire, and modifications to the action, highlighting historical context and unique Confederate manufacturing characteristics. The process requires advanced gunsmithing skills and tools.

This video provides an expert-level review of the rare .38 ACP Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the firearm's unique recoil-operated action, historical context as a competitor to early semi-automatic pistols, and its commercial failure due to market conditions and restrictive legislation. The review also touches upon its cultural significance, notably its mention in Dashiell Hammett's 'The Maltese Falcon'.

This video from Forgotten Weapons previews a significant auction at Morphy Auctions, featuring a diverse collection of NFA items and rare firearms. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, highlights transferable machine guns like the Austen Mk II and Swedish BAR, alongside historical pieces such as the Marlin 1917 and a British Abbot SPG. The auction also includes antique revolvers, early semi-auto pistols, and C&R rifles, appealing to serious collectors.

This entry details auction results from Morphy's Fall 2019 sale, featuring a variety of rare and collectible firearms, primarily submachine guns. Expert Ian McCollum provides analysis on pricing, rarity, and NFA classifications. Key items include the Ultimax MkIII, MP-40/I, and various transferable machine guns, offering insights into the current market for these specialized firearms.