Videos tagged with Ring Trigger

This video provides an in-depth review of the Herman Patent Revolver, a unique Belgian percussion firearm from the mid-19th century. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries highlights its distinctive ring trigger, rack and pinion rammer, and patent-avoiding design, offering technical details and historical context. The review emphasizes the firearm's unusual operation and potential ergonomic challenges.

This entry details the operation of the Marius Berger Manually-Operated Pistol, a rare French firearm from circa 1880-1881. It highlights the pistol's unique 'quintuple action' mechanism, where a single trigger pull completes multiple functions, and its innovative tube magazine system. The high-quality case-hardened finish and distinctive ring trigger are also noted.

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Reiger Model 1889 pistol, focusing on its unique quick-change sheet metal clip system and manually operated rotating bolt action. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its historical context, design innovations, and mechanical intricacies, highlighting its potential use in French military trials. The analysis includes a deep dive into the internal mechanisms and historical significance of this Austrian-designed firearm.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the rare Passler Model 1887 Ring Trigger Pistol, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers identifying markings, the unique Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip loading system, the ring trigger operation, and a basic internal mechanism overview. The video highlights its historical context before self-loading pistols and its production of approximately 100 units.

This guide details the basic operation of the Whitney-Beals Walking Beam Pocket Revolver, focusing on its unique ring trigger indexing system. It emphasizes manual cocking and the necessity of cylinder removal for reloading, highlighting the firearm's historical significance and mechanical ingenuity. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in rare firearms.

This guide details the operation and inspection of the Colt Paterson No. 1 Carbine, one of Samuel Colt's pioneering revolving rifles. It covers unique features like the ring trigger, cylinder engravings, and the historical context of its production and use. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the mechanical intricacies and potential maintenance considerations for this rare firearm.

This guide details the operation of a unique Four-Shot Superposed Ratchet Pistol, a converted single-shot percussion gun. It explains the historical context of superposed loads and the specific two-stage trigger pull required for its ratcheting mechanism. The firearm's conversion from a simpler design is highlighted, emphasizing its mechanical complexity.