Videos tagged with Pinfire Revolver

This guide details the operation of the Sigaud-Barnerias 5mm Pinfire Knife-Gun, a historical novelty firearm. It covers extending the blade, deploying the offset trigger, loading the 6-round cylinder via a gate, and using the manual ejector rod. The video highlights the practical necessity of the blade being open for use and compares such historical curiosities to modern 'gimmick' firearms.

This review details the unique Dumonthier folding bayonet pinfire revolver, highlighting its pseudo LeFaucheux single-action mechanism and distinct lockwork. Expert analysis covers the intricate design of the folding blade, its deployment via pressure, and retraction using a screw-button. The video also acknowledges the contribution of Tim from College Hill Arsenal for providing access to this rare firearm.

This review details the rare Mazzocchi Model 1868 Gendarmerie Revolver, a 9mm pinfire pistol adopted by the Vatican's Papal States. It highlights the revolver's compact design, unique features like the lanyard ring ejector, and its historical context within the Papal States' security forces. The video also touches upon the Mazzocchi brothers' role as official armorers and the short service life of the pistol due to the eventual annexation of the Papal States.

This video features firearm expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an unusual chain retainer system for a pinfire revolver by Alexandre Fagnus, a Liege-based gunmaker from around 1875. The system, which suspends the cylinder, is compared to a British plug chain. Ferguson explains why this innovative design, despite its uniqueness, did not become widely adopted in revolvers of that era.

This video explores the evolution of pinfire revolvers, focusing on high-capacity models. It highlights a 6-shot Lefaucheux from 1855, a rare 20-shot Belgian variant from 1870, and a massive 30-shot double-barrelled revolver from circa 1925. The discussion emphasizes the longevity of the pinfire system, which remained in practical use for a full century.

This review showcases an exceptionally ornate 20-shot, twin-barreled pinfire revolver from 19th century Liege, Belgium. Its rarity is amplified by extensive gold embellishments and a complex dual-ring cylinder mechanism, allowing for high capacity without excessive size. The unique pivoting ejector and dual firing pins highlight its sophisticated, albeit decorative, engineering.