Videos tagged with Patent Model

This guide details the Mauser 1878 'Zigzag' Revolver patent model, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers historical context, unique features like its zigzag cylinder rotation and bottlenecked cartridge, differences between the patent and production models, and its performance in military trials. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, provides an in-depth look at this rare piece.

This guide details the disassembly and analysis of the P. Percy Prototype Rifle, a unique break-action firearm featuring a complex three-trigger set system. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to access the internal mechanism, highlighting its crude construction and historical significance as a patent model. The process involves understanding the distinct functions of each trigger: one for opening the action, one for cocking, and one for firing.