Videos tagged with Muzzle-loading

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the history and technical aspects of Henry Deringer's percussion pocket pistols. Ian McCollum details Deringer's career, the transition from flintlock to percussion, and the design features that made these pistols popular defensive tools. The discussion covers their mechanical operation, common calibers and barrel lengths, and the significant impact of Deringer's brand, even leading to trademark infringement lawsuits over counterfeit models.

This guide details the historical process of loading a percussion revolver, specifically referencing models like the Colt 1851 Navy and Pietta replicas. It covers the standard procedure of charging chambers with powder, seating projectiles, and capping nipples. The video emphasizes efficiency methods and provides historical context for the popularity of these firearms, concluding with a live-fire demonstration. The instruction comes from a high-authority source demonstrating expertise in historical firearms handling.

Thompson Center (TC) has been reborn under new private ownership, repurchased from Smith & Wesson in April 2024. Greg Ritz, President of TC, discusses the company's return to Rochester, New Hampshire, and its focus on innovation, particularly with the Gen Two Encore platform. The new Encore emphasizes modularity, compatibility with older parts, and modern features like Cerakote finishes and new caliber options, supported by the acquisition of Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Company. TC aims to recapture its former market share in muzzleloading and expand its offerings to a new generation of hunters and gun owners.

This guide details the process of adapting a Thompson/Center Encore firearm to utilize Fire Stick ammunition. It involves replacing the firing pin bushing with a specially designed one to accommodate the Fire Stick's primer protrusion and shortening the firing pin. The process is presented as a user-doable modification without requiring a gunsmith, emphasizing the importance of using the correct components for safety and functionality.

This guide details the traditional process of loading and firing a Kentucky Long Rifle, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers casting lead projectiles using a Lee Precision mold, the specific sequence for loading black powder, patch, and ball, and the priming and firing of the flintlock mechanism. The instruction emphasizes high expertise in historical firearms and traditional shooting methods.

This guide details the process of attaching a Stielgranate 41 anti-tank stick grenade to a 3.7cm Pak-36 anti-tank gun. It covers the assembly of the grenade and its specific muzzle-loading technique for enhanced anti-armor capability. The demonstration emphasizes the historical application of this specialized WWII ordnance.

This video showcases a traditional equestrian sport involving riders firing muzzle-loading firearms, likely Tbourida or Fantasia, from horseback at high speed. The display emphasizes historical techniques and cultural performance rather than modern marksmanship. Nikko Ortiz expresses amazement and humorously suggests its adoption domestically.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for early percussion revolvers utilizing a tube lock system, predating Colt's designs. It highlights the manual cylinder indexing, the unique tube lock ignition method, and the importance of proper loading techniques for these historically significant firearms.

This video provides an expert look at a rare 1597 German revolver carbine from the Royal Armouries collection, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It details the manual operation, intricate inlay work, and historical context of this early multi-shot firearm, predating modern revolvers. The carbine's design highlights the evolution of firearm technology before Samuel Colt's innovations.

This live stream features a discussion on various DIY firearm and related projects. Topics include building and firing cannons, exploring electronic ignition systems for muzzleloaders and 37mm shells, and delving into CNC machining with the Ghost Gunner and Precision Matthews equipment. The conversation also touches on metal casting, 3D printing for functional parts, and the use of fiber lasers for firearm component marking. The speakers share insights into the challenges and rewards of these advanced DIY endeavors.

This video provides an in-depth look at the unique cylinder rotation mechanism of the Jocelyn revolver, a five-shot, muzzle-loading percussion handgun issued to the Union Army during the Civil War. The presenter highlights how the gun's lockwork, particularly the hand and drum assembly, translates the linear motion of a rod connected to the hammer into the rotation of the cylinder, drawing parallels to the mechanism found in Swiss K31 straight-pull rifles. The video also touches on the revolver's reputation for being problematic in the field, with potential issues stemming from the cylinder-to-barrel boarding and the finicky nature of its side-hammer operation.

This video demonstrates an experimental technique of firing an arrow from a 12-gauge Citadel shotgun. The host, a firearms enthusiast, details the process of muzzle-loading the arrow and using a custom shotgun shell as propellant. While showcasing the significant velocity and penetration of the arrow, the host concludes it's not a practical method for improving archery skills.