Videos tagged with Percussion Pistol

This expert guide details the mechanical innovations behind the Colt 1860 New Model Army's larger .44 caliber bore. It explains how Colt utilized a rebated cylinder, frame notching, and an enlarged forcing cone to fit the bigger chamber onto a frame similar to the .36 caliber 1851 Navy model. The information highlights Colt's engineering solutions and contrasts the physical differences between the Army and Navy models.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson unboxing and examining a unique Victorian-era percussion pistol, potentially a Reilly model, with a peculiar "Emigrants of the Universe?" label. The episode delves into the pistol's design, its intended purpose, and the historical context of its maker, offering insights into a specific period of British firearms history. The video also includes beauty shots of the firearm and historical background on Reilly.

This video demonstrates the loading and firing process of a Pedersoli Queen Anne flintlock pistol. It highlights the steps of charging the main powder, seating the projectile with a patch and ramrod, and priming the pan. The demonstration includes a 'flash in the pan' misfire and successful ignition on the second attempt, showcasing typical black powder firearm behavior.

This video provides a detailed look at the Colt Dragoon reproduction, highlighting its specifications and loading procedure. It emphasizes design improvements over the Colt Walker, such as a shorter barrel and cylinder for better handling and safety notches for hammer rest. The demonstration covers loading with powder, conical bullets, and caps, noting the importance of a tight seal.

This YouTube video is a short segment from a larger 'Primer' episode focusing on the British Tranter 1868 firearm. The description encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more content and provides links for supporting the creator through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise.

This video showcases a rare 1800s antique gambling set, featuring a single-shot percussion pistol alongside vintage dice, dominoes, and poker chips. The pistol is described as having an engraved steel finish and checkered wood grip, characteristic of 19th-century craftsmanship. The set highlights a unique intersection of historical firearms and antique leisure activities.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the unusual, straight grip design of mid-19th century percussion pistols from Marseille, France, manufactured by the Viallon family. Ferguson explains the historical and functional reasons behind this distinctive aesthetic, which appears more modern than contemporary pistol grips. The video also promotes upcoming events, museum support, and the Royal Armouries' resources.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing a unique pair of pocket percussion pistols. These peculiar firearms were designed with a single barrel to circumvent 19th-century Italian laws restricting concealed weapons. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical and legal insight into firearm design and regulation.

This video showcases a 19th-century percussion pistol, detailing its unboxing and visual inspection. Key features highlighted include the wooden stock, engraved lock plate, and the percussion mechanism. The presenter, identified as a collector/enthusiast, demonstrates proper handling and focuses on mechanical and aesthetic details.

The Sure Defender is a rare, single-shot percussion knuckleduster pistol from the 1860s, predating common pinfire revolvers. It features integrated brass knuckles for grip and striking, a folding dagger, and a unique mechanism where the knuckles fold back to form the pistol grip. This combination firearm was an early example of 'tacti-cool' design.

This video from Brownells Gun Techs explores a pair of exquisite Jules Manceaux dueling pistols from 1843. The presentation-grade percussion pistols are heavily engraved and inlaid with gold, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. The description highlights their historical significance, having been presented by King Louis Philippe to English naval hero Capt. Thomas Cochrane, the inspiration for Patrick O'Brian's 'Master and Commander' novels. The accompanying accessories, including the presentation box, nipple wrench, bullet mold, powder measure, and primer box, are equally elaborate, making the entire set a masterpiece of the gunmaker's art.

This video showcases a Deringer of Philadelphia cap and ball pistol, highlighting its historical significance as a firearm similar to the one used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. The presenter discovered the gun's importance after it was sold on Gunbroker, prompting this detailed look at the antique pistol.