Videos tagged with Patent Model

This video examines a unique P. Percy prototype patent model rifle from Albany, NY, featuring a complex three-trigger system for opening, cocking, and firing. The single-shot, break-action .45 caliber rimfire rifle showcases crude craftsmanship, suggesting a one-off experimental piece likely dating from the 1870s-1890s. Analysis reveals a self-contained internal trigger unit and highlights the historical transition from rimfire to centerfire cartridges.