Videos tagged with Patent History

This entry details the 'Clockwork Basilisk' book set by Ben Nicholson, focusing on the early revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler. It highlights their 1818 patent, predating Samuel Colt's, and the subsequent patent infringement trials. The set includes historical context, mechanical details, and a comprehensive catalog of surviving examples. The research involved extensive international archives, establishing the significance of Collier's work in early revolver development.

This entry details the Kolibri pistol, the world's smallest production self-defense pistol, and its surprising connection to the MG42 machine gun. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights the Kolibri's unique stamped steel frame design, which influenced the mass-production techniques used for the MG42. The video also covers the Kolibri's mechanical operation, its 2.7mm caliber, and its limited lethality, originally marketed for personal defense.

This guide details the operation of the Rollin White Single-Shot Pistol, focusing on its unique breech-loading mechanism and hammer positions. Expert analysis highlights its historical significance in firearm patent law and its limited production numbers, particularly the rare .38 caliber variant.

This video provides an expert-level look at the rare Hopkins & Allen XL-6 revolver, focusing on its unique spring-loaded swing-out cylinder mechanism. Ian McCollum, demonstrating high authority and deep knowledge of 19th-century firearms, highlights the historical context, patent intricacies, and market positioning of this unusual firearm. The XL-6 is presented as a high-quality piece contrasting with the company's reputation for budget firearms.

This video provides an expert-level deep dive into the Burgess 1878 Military Carbine and Sporting Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details Andrew Burgess's innovative lever-action design, its production by Whitneyville Armory, and its competition against Winchester in Army trials. The review highlights the unique locking bar mechanism, caliber capabilities (.45-70 Government), and the reasons for its limited commercial success, including jamming issues and ammunition sensitivity.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare McCarty Turret Revolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the top plate, cylinder ring, and internal firing mechanism components. The video highlights the unique 18-round radial turret design and its double-action-only operation. Expert analysis from Forgotten Weapons emphasizes the historical context and obsolescence of this peculiar design compared to early semi-automatic pistols.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Rollin White Arms Co. Revolver, focusing on its historical significance and mechanical details. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the revolver's unique features, including its solid frame, sheath trigger, and the crucial Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders. The guide covers basic disassembly for cylinder removal and offers insights into the internal workings, highlighting its construction for Smith & Wesson.