Videos tagged with Othais

This expert guide breaks down the unique gas seal mechanism of the Nagant 1895 revolver. Instruction from C&Rsenal's Othais details how the cylinder advances and seals against the barrel, supported by a pivoting breech block controlled by a locking block. The 'hand' component's role in indexing the cylinder is clarified, offering a deep dive into historical firearm engineering.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the rare Burgess Folding Shotgun, detailing its unique rear-operated sliding wrist pump action and folding mechanism. The instructor, Othais, demonstrates the operation and folding procedure, emphasizing the importance of careful handling due to the firearm's rarity and value, particularly for police and military applications using buckshot.

This guide, based on C&Rsenal's expert analysis, details the safe carry procedures for Colt 1878/1902 double-action revolvers. It explains the risks associated with the 'fired' state and demonstrates how to utilize the rebound and half-cock positions for safe loading and carry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the firearm's mechanical safeties.

This video, titled "Sunday Scoot," appears to be a casual vlog or behind-the-scenes look at content creation, with the creator mentioning a trip and putting the video together in lieu of a podcast. They are also promoting t-shirts for sale and referencing a group or topic called "Naxbu." The link provided is for an Indiegogo campaign for "Othais C/rsenal T-shirts 2025 Sweatshirt."

This documentary-style video provides a comprehensive history of the Yugoslavian Model 1895 Mannlicher rifle. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the content covers the rifle's historical background, its functional mechanics, and includes a live-fire demonstration. The production is patron-funded, with links provided for support and merchandise. Additional reading material on related Serbian and Yugoslavian Mauser rifles, as well as FN Mauser Rifles, is also referenced.

This C&Rsenal special, "Sick Days Filler: Mae vs. Mystery Chips," was created due to production delays caused by illness. In this episode, Othais selects mystery chips, and Mae's challenge is to identify them. The creators apologize for the deviation from their usual content and highlight their patron-funded model for continued production, with links to their Patreon, Playeur, and merchandise store provided.

The Dupont Hand Trap is a vintage, spring-loaded manual clay pigeon thrower. While demonstrating its operation, the video highlights potential ergonomic and safety concerns, such as the spring path near the user's face. Early attempts showed mechanical failures due to finicky design, but successful launches were eventually achieved, showcasing its use for target practice.

This video from C&Rsenal's Reprocussion series focuses on the Colt 1851 Navy revolver. Hosted by Othais and Mae, it provides a comprehensive look at the firearm, including its history, functional operation, and a live-fire demonstration. The episode also highlights additional resources for further reading on Colt firearms and related historical arms, with special thanks to contributors for ammunition data and animations. Support for the channel is encouraged through Patreon and merchandise purchases.

Othais, host of C&Rsenal and a recognized firearm expert, conducted an open carry experiment with a 1911 pistol in Condition 1 ('cocked and locked'). He observed that many 'Fudds' (older firearm enthusiasts) expressed concern about the hammer being back, indicating a lack of awareness regarding this common and safe carry method for 1911-style pistols. This experiment highlights a generational gap in firearm knowledge and public perception.

This episode of the Unloading Podcast features Othais interviewing Spencer and Bud, the founder and second-in-command of Lock, Stock, and Barrel Investments, an auction house. While the discussion centers on running an auction business, the description hints at Othais's tendency to delve into personal stories and go off-topic, leading to a less structured conversation. The video is presented as a behind-the-scenes look and is part of a series available on Patreon and Playeur.

This YouTube video is the second part of a Q&A session featuring Rob from BritishMuzzleLoaders and Othais. They answer questions submitted by patrons, often delving into extensive detail and tangents, leading to the video being split into two parts due to its length. The description encourages viewers to support the show through Patreon or Utreon and links to merchandise for sale. The content focuses on a deep dive into firearm-related topics, presented in an engaging, albeit sometimes rambling, conversational style.

The MG 08/15 was a lighter, wartime adaptation of the Maxim machine gun, designed for increased portability. However, compromises resulted in a weapon that was too heavy to be truly light and too unstable for sustained accuracy due to its central bipod. Despite its design flaws, its mass production made '08/15' a German slang term for standard issue.