Videos tagged with Percussion

This video, titled 'How loud are these blank shots?', aims to explore and demonstrate the sound level of blank ammunition fired from firearms. The title suggests an emphasis on audial perception and potentially a comparison or analysis of the noise generated by these blanks. It's likely to be a demonstration of the sound without a specific focus on firearm mechanics or tactical applications, but rather on the sonic output.

The 1855 Colt revolving shotgun is a unique 10-gauge firearm featuring a five-shot cylinder and a distinctive rack and pinion lever system for cycling. Its side hammer design and the placement of ratchets on the axis pin are notable mechanical features. However, the design suffered from a significant cylinder gap issue, posing a risk of dangerous chain fires despite attempts to mitigate it.

This video showcases "Buddy Ingram’s 25¢ DEVIL DANCE" performance at the Wilson County Tennessee State Fair, held at Fiddlers Grove Historic Village. The performance features Michael Klug and Conner Vlietstra on fiddle, Jordan Judkins on banjo, and Angela Wood on bass and percussion. The description highlights the "salacious twang" of a "mysterious African Jew’s harp."

This video provides an in-depth look at the Colt Model 1839 Paterson Revolving Rifle, highlighting its unique mechanical features. It details the single-action mechanism, the cylinder rotation driven by the hammer, and the integrated locking pin system. The demonstration covers the loading process using the side-mounted ramrod and the specific .525 caliber.

This video demonstrates the process of loading .45 Colt cartridges with FFFg black powder for a full house load. It covers seating a lead bullet and loading the hand-loaded cartridges into a Single Action Army style revolver. The demonstration includes live fire, showcasing the characteristic smoke and residue of black powder.

This video delves into the history and features of the Remington Revolving Carbine. Following the US Civil War, Remington repurposed surplus New Army revolvers and components to create these carbines, aiming to compete with the Henry rifle. Initially available in percussion, they were later offered in rimfire cartridges from 1872 onwards. The description highlights InRange's viewer support and merchandise, encouraging engagement with their Patreon and store.

The LeMat Revolver is a unique firearm combining a nine-shot revolver cylinder with a central shotgun barrel, historically significant from the American Civil War. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its percussion and centerfire variants, including loading mechanisms, firing systems, and manufacturing history. The video also touches on its pop culture appearances and the accuracy of replicas.

This review covers the Pietta 1851 Pepperbox, a .36 caliber black powder revolver. It details the loading process, including powder, lead balls, and CCI percussion caps. The demonstration highlights its single-action operation and unique multi-barrel cylinder design, ideal for historical firearm enthusiasts.

This video provides a detailed guide to loading and firing the Pietta 1851 U.S. Marshall .44 black powder revolver. It covers the preparation of Pyrodex Pistol Pellets, the step-by-step process of loading each chamber with powder, ball, and seating, and the crucial step of capping the nipples with CCI No. 11 percussion caps. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing the firearm's function and the characteristic smoke of black powder.

This video demonstrates the loading and firing of a Pietta Pepperbox revolver. It covers the essential steps of loading black powder, seating lead round balls, and priming with CCI percussion caps. The live-fire segment showcases the firearm's single-action operation and the characteristic smoke from black powder.

This video explores the dramatic technological evolution of firearms during the American Civil War, showcasing the simultaneous use of flintlocks, percussion rifle-muskets like the Springfield 1861, and the revolutionary Henry repeating rifle. It highlights the significant differences in loading speed, capacity, and projectile technology, such as the transition from smoothbore .75 caliber balls to rifled .58 caliber Minie balls and the 15-round capacity of the Henry rifle.

The Remington Revolving Rifle, introduced in 1865, leveraged existing revolver tooling to create a firearm targeting hunters. While innovative in its use of repurposed parts and later cartridge conversion, it ultimately failed commercially. Its design suffered from issues like cylinder gap flash and was overshadowed by superior lever-action rifles like the Winchester.