Videos tagged with Pinfire

This video examines a unique pocket revolver with a folding trigger mechanism integrated into brass knuckles. The presenter highlights the surprising effectiveness of the grip and compares it favorably to other pocket pistols of its era. The revolver is a double-action-only, 5mm pinfire model, though 7mm variants also exist. A notable issue is a broken cylinder hand, preventing proper rotation.

This expert-level review from Forgotten Weapons delves into the unique Dumonthier Bowie knife revolver. Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, details its 11mm pinfire action, construction, and historical context, including Dumonthier's patents and French proof marks. The review highlights the firearm's robust build compared to other knife-guns and discusses the mechanics and historical significance of pinfire ammunition.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Herman Brevet Handlebar Pepperbox, a unique firearm designed for concealment in bicycle handlebars. It covers the specific steps for detaching the weapon, removing the cylinder, and ejecting spent cartridges, emphasizing the double-action mechanism and pinfire ammunition. The video highlights historical context and practical considerations for this unusual design.

This video provides an expert-level guide to the disassembly of a unique Herman Brevete Bicycle Handlebar Pepperbox, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum. The guide details how to release the pistol from the handlebar and remove the cylinder using its split central arbor, highlighting its function as an ejector rod. The firearm's historical context and intended use as a dog deterrent are also discussed.

This expert review from C&Rsenal details the unique Apache Knuckle Duster, a multi-functional firearm combining brass knuckles, a folding blade, and a pinfire revolver. The presenter, Tim, demonstrates its complex unfolding mechanism and double-action firing system, highlighting its historical context and close-quarters application due to its barrel-less design. The high authority level and detailed knowledge of internal mechanics and historical ignition systems underscore the informative nature of this review.

This review of the Milanese 7mm Pinfire Saber-Revolver, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its unique design combining a Lefaucheux-style pinfire revolver with an Italian 1855 pattern officer's saber. McCollum, a recognized expert in rare firearms, highlights the weapon's origins around 1864, its double-action mechanism, and the intricacies of the pinfire cartridge system. He critically assesses its practical utility, noting the awkward aiming angle caused by the integrated saber blade and potential mechanical failures in antique examples.

This entry details the operation of the rare 1854 Treuille de Beaulieu rifle, a unique open-bolt falling block design chambered in 9x46mm pinfire. Expert Ian McCollum explains its distinct cocking lever and trigger mechanism, its historical context with Napoleon III's Cent-Gardes, and its impressive 1-meter bayonet. The rifle represents early metallic cartridge experimentation and a blend of cutting-edge technology for its prestige.

This video from Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem showcases three distinct variants of the legendary LeMat revolver, discovered at Rock Island Auction Company. The "Grapeshot Revolver" is a massive, nine-shot firearm with a cylinder revolving around a 20-gauge smoothbore barrel. The video features an original muzzle-loading percussion model famously carried by Confederate generals Jeb Stuart and P.G.T. Beauregard, a Belgian-made pinfire model firing copper-cased cartridges, and a unique, all-centerfire cartridge LeMat-type revolver. The description highlights the historical significance of the LeMat, its production in France and Belgium, and its journey through the Union blockade, also noting its Steampunk aesthetic and potential use against supernatural threats.

This expert guide details the operation of the rare Gevelot 11mm Sliding-Chamber Pinfire Rifle, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique sliding chamber mechanism, safety features, and the historical context of its development as a competitor to the Chassepot rifle. The video highlights the rifle's rarity and its place in firearms history.

This guide details the disassembly of the Le Petit Protector ring pistol, a modern reproduction masquerading as a 19th-century antique. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to remove the cylinder by unscrewing a central axis screw and highlights the innovative design where the blued band acts as the hammer's flat spring. This information is crucial for understanding the mechanics of this unique firearm.

This guide details the operation of the Dolne Apache Knuckleduster Revolver, a unique 19th-century multi-tool. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its three configurations: brass knuckles, a folding dagger, and a 6-round, double-action-only pinfire revolver. The guide covers deployment, loading, and safe handling considerations for this historical firearm.

This guide details the operation and loading of Jarre Harmonica Pistols, focusing on their unique 10-shot pinfire repeating mechanism. It covers the differences between fixed and moving barrel models and emphasizes safe handling of the antique firearm and its ammunition. The information is presented with the authority of an expert in rare firearms.