Videos tagged with Perrin 1865 Revolver

This comprehensive overview of the Perrin Revolving Carbine, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context, design evolution, and mechanical features. The carbine, a single-action variant of the Perrin and Delmas revolver, utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge. While submitted for French military trials, it was ultimately rejected in favor of the Chassepot rifle due to range limitations and cost. The review highlights its unique features, including a folding ejector rod and a V-notch rear sight graduated to 500 meters.