Videos tagged with New Haven Arms Company

This video showcases the New Original Henry Rifle from Henry Repeating Arms, a faithful reproduction of the 1860 design by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The description highlights its historical significance, including its use at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and its role as the predecessor to the iconic Winchester rifle. Key details mentioned are its lever-action, tubular magazine, and its original configuration as a sixteen-shot .44 caliber rimfire breech-loading rifle produced by the New Haven Arms Company. The rifle's adoption by the Union during the Civil War and its later presence in the hands of Native American tribes in the West are also noted.

This video details the history and mechanics of the Volcanic pistol, Smith & Wesson's precursor to their later iconic revolvers. It highlights the innovative but flawed 'Rocket Ball' ammunition and the transition of the company through Oliver Winchester to the development of the Henry Rifle. The Volcanic's toggle-link action is shown to be a direct ancestor to Winchester lever-actions.

The Walch Revolver is a unique 19th-century firearm that achieves 10 shots from a 5-chamber cylinder using superimposed charges. Each chamber holds two loads, ignited sequentially by dual percussion nipples. Manufactured by New Haven Arms Company under Oliver Winchester, it served as a crucial cash flow between other firearm projects. Variants include the .31 caliber Pocket and .36 caliber Navy models.