Videos tagged with Pillar Breech

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.

This guide details the historical Norwegian Pillar Breech Service Rifle, often dubbed the 'first black rifle' due to its original finish. Expertly presented by Iraqveteran8888, the information covers its evolution from a 1774 Dutch musket through 19th-century conversions to percussion and the unique pillar breech system. The video highlights the rifle's specific .73 caliber projectiles and heavy ramrod, contrasting it with the later Kammerlader breech-loader.