Videos tagged with Open-Bolt Action

This video provides a practical demonstration of the Cobray Terminator, a unique single-shot 12 Gauge shotgun. The presenter, identified as a firearms collector with expertise in obscure actions, walks through the loading, firing, and manual ejection process. Key features highlighted include its open-bolt, single-shot design and the distinct method required to clear spent casings, emphasizing proper range safety throughout.

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Barnekov Greene Prototype Carbine from 1870, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The analysis details its unique open-bolt, toggle-lock action, its participation in the 1872 US Army trials, and the design's eventual withdrawal due to mechanical and safety issues. The carbine's historical context and mechanical intricacies are thoroughly explained, highlighting its place as a significant, albeit unsuccessful, piece of firearm development.

This guide details the manual operation of the Roper Repeating Rifle's unique open-bolt action, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers cocking the action, magazine indexing, and the firing sequence. The video highlights the historical context and technical innovations of this early cartridge firearm, emphasizing its complex mechanism and limited commercial success due to cost and complexity.

This entry details the unique mechanical operation of the Roper Repeating Shotgun, a 16 gauge firearm patented by Sylvester Roper in 1866. It highlights the gun's open-bolt action, four-round cylindrical magazine, and the specific sequence of cocking and trigger pull required for its firing cycle. The information is presented with historical context, noting its significance as an early example of repeating shotgun technology.