Videos tagged with Muff Pistol

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for an 1850s Muff Pistol, as demonstrated by an expert from InRangeTV. The process involves unscrewing the barrel, loading black powder and a projectile, reassembling, priming with a percussion cap, and firing using the double-action mechanism. The expert highlights the historical context and operational mechanics of this concealed carry firearm.

This video details the 1857 Muff Pistol, a single-shot, percussion black powder firearm designed for concealed carry, particularly for women in the Victorian era. The presenter demonstrates its unique loading mechanism, where the barrel screws off for powder and projectile insertion, and discusses its .36 caliber bore with a slightly larger chamber for swaging larger projectiles. Ballistics testing reveals a low muzzle velocity of 250 ft/s and 11 ft-lbs of energy, making it an underpowered but historically significant self-defense option.