Videos tagged with NRA Museums

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the Colt Police Positive revolver. It highlights Colt's historical significance in revolver development and the challenges faced from competitors like Smith & Wesson. The Police Positive is presented as an innovative firearm designed to capture the law enforcement market. Despite being overlooked by some collectors, the description emphasizes the exceptional fit, finish, and the renowned "royal Colt blue" of revolvers made in the 1920s and 30s, describing them as works of art. The video encourages viewers to explore more segments of American Rifleman TV and tune into new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" explores the history and function of the Howdah pistol. Designed for 19th-century tiger hunters in India who needed to defend themselves from the very animals they were hunting, often from atop an elephant, the Howdah pistol represents a unique intersection of hunting and self-defense needs. The video features NRA Museums Director Phil Schreier discussing the necessity that drove its invention and includes footage of the Howdah pistol in action on the range. It also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for complete episodes and provides tune-in information for new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.