Videos tagged with Rollin White Patent

This video explores the Colt Thuer cartridge conversion, a workaround developed by Colt to circumvent the Rollin White patent which had granted Smith & Wesson exclusive rights to manufacture modern breach-loading cartridge revolvers. The Thuer conversion, while loading from the front, ingeniously utilized center-fire cartridges to avoid patent infringement, showcasing a fascinating piece of firearm innovation history.

This guide details the unique side-loading mechanism of the 1863 Slocum Side-Loading Revolver. The video, presented by Brownells, Inc., showcases how to operate the sliding chambers to load cartridges individually from the side. This design was an ingenious workaround to bypass the Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders. The presentation highlights the historical context and mechanical ingenuity of this rare firearm.

This video from InRange TV offers a brief examination of Slocum's "Side Loading" Revolver. It highlights the historical context of the Rollin White patent and how firearms designers worked around it. The Slocum revolver, manufactured for only one year in 1864, is discussed as a backup self-defense weapon utilized during the US Civil War. The video emphasizes viewer support for InRange TV through Patreon.

This guide details the unique ejection and reloading process for the Colt 1860 Army Thuer Conversion, a rare front-loading cartridge revolver. Experts from Brownells demonstrate how to use the selector lever for ejection and how the firearm itself, with a specialized tool, serves as the reloading apparatus. The video highlights the historical context of this conversion, designed to circumvent patent restrictions.

The Hopkins & Allen XL-6 is a rare .41 rimfire, 5-shot revolver notable for its early spring-loaded swing-out cylinder, a feature patented by Samuel Hopkins. Unlike other XL models, this design allowed for faster loading and extraction. Despite its advanced mechanism, the high production cost likely limited its market appeal, as Hopkins & Allen primarily targeted the budget firearm segment.

This video provides an expert examination of a rare Winchester experimental military revolver from the 1870s, featuring a unique swing-out cylinder mechanism. The presenters, Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem, highlight its exceptional condition, historical context, and mechanical superiority compared to contemporary designs like the Colt Single Action Army. The discussion touches upon its .44-40 caliber, industry agreements between manufacturers, and its rarity as one of only four known examples with this feature.

This expert-level entry details the Rollin White Arms Company revolver, highlighting the significance of Rollin White's patent for the bored-through cylinder, which revolutionized metallic cartridge firearms. It covers the historical context of its production for Smith & Wesson, the company's formation and name change, and the revolver's technical specifications, including its .22 rimfire caliber, single-action operation, and solid frame design. The entry also provides a guide for cylinder removal and an overview of the internal mechanism, emphasizing the historical importance of this firearm as one of the few bearing Rollin White's name.

This review delves into the Lucius W. Pond .32 Rimfire Revolver, a firearm notable for its attempt to circumvent the Rollin White patent. The video highlights its robust rear-hinged frame, a design feature considered stronger than Smith & Wesson's front-hinge. It also discusses the integrated screwdriver and the significant safety concern posed by the lack of a half-cock notch.

This review details the rare James Reid No. 2 Revolver, a 7-shot, .32 caliber rimfire firearm produced in New York City. It highlights the unique hidden loading gate and sheath trigger, while also noting significant design flaws like the impractical cylinder removal process. The discussion touches upon patent infringement avoidance and variations in frame design based on serial numbers.

This review details the Colt Richards Conversion of the 1860 Army revolver, a crucial interim product developed due to the Rollin White patent. It highlights the repurposing of 1860 Army parts, the addition of a bored-through cylinder, loading gate, and ejector rod. The conversion offered modern cartridge capabilities before Colt's own solid-frame designs became available.

The Slocum Revolver, produced by the Brooklyn Arms Company, is a unique .32 caliber rimfire firearm designed to circumvent the Rollin White patent. Its innovative sliding chamber mechanism allows for individual chamber loading and unloading, a significant departure from standard revolver designs of the era. The revolver also features safety notches and tactile serrations for improved usability and safety.

This review delves into the Allen & Wheelock Lipfire Navy Revolver, highlighting its historical context within 19th-century patent disputes, particularly the Rollin White patent. The video details the unique lipfire cartridge and the innovative rack and pinion ejection system. It also touches upon the revolver's mechanical operation and its eventual conversion to standard rimfire ammunition.