Videos tagged with Percussion Rifle

This guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism overview of the P.E. Hall Custom 4-Barrel Mule Ear Percussion Rifle from the 1850s. Expertly presented by Ian McCollum, the video highlights the unique 'mule ear' hammer system, double set triggers, and intricate internal lockwork. It emphasizes the craftsmanship of Perry E. Hall and provides historical context for this rare firearm.

This guide details the operation of a rare Four-Barrel Mule Ear Custom Rifle from the 1850s, as presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers the unique 'mule ear' hammer system, barrel configuration, and safety features, providing a step-by-step approach to understanding its function. The information is presented with high authority due to McCollum's expertise in historical firearms.

This YouTube video features Outdoors Allie reviewing the CVA Accura MR-X Muzzleloading Rifle. The review highlights the rifle's value proposition, suggesting it's a great option for its price point. The video is presented as part of Outdoors Allie's content as a MidwayUSA Brand Ambassador.

This ARTV preview segment covers the revitalization of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoors, highlighting the Lonoke plant's turnaround and its employees. It then transitions to a "Rifleman Review" of the Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP 9mm pistol, noting its features like compensator and red-dot optic compatibility. Finally, it delves into the historical "Jacobs Rifle," a large-bore, double-barrel percussion rifle designed by General John Jacob for frontier use, mentioning its mechanically locked bullets and potential for explosion.

This video details the British Pattern 1856 Enfield Cavalry Carbine, a significant 19th-century firearm. It highlights its development as a shorter, two-banded version of the 1853 rifle musket, designed for cavalry use. The carbine's features, including a captive ramrod and swivel for mounted loading, are discussed. Its role as a stop-gap measure before breech-loading arms and its substantial importation by Confederate forces during the American Civil War are also covered, along with common markings and the prevalence of fakes.

This guide details the mechanical operation of the Merrill Breechloading Conversion applied to the 1841 Mississippi Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the breech lever and ramming mechanism for loading, and accessing the patch box for spare parts. The video highlights the rarity of these conversions due to the destruction of the Harpers Ferry arsenal.

This video details the extensive gunsmithing work performed by Mark Novak of Anvil Gunsmithing on a 1857 Norwegian Kammerlader rifle. The restoration involved addressing significant rust, fabricating replacement parts like the nipple and front sight, repairing severe stock damage with metal reinforcement, and re-bluing the firearm. The process highlights the challenges of maintaining antique firearms, particularly those used with black powder, and the dedication required to bring them back to functional condition.