Videos tagged with Self-Contained Cartridge

This guide details the disassembly of the Pauly/Roux system pistols, focusing on their internal striker firing mechanism. It highlights the V-spring in the grip that drives the hammer, which in turn actuates a free-floating striker to ignite the primer. The process involves removing side plate screws and barrel retention screws for access to the internal components. The pistols are noted for their historical significance as early examples of self-contained cartridge firearms.

This video details the operation of the Pauly System pistols, highlighting Samuel Pauly's pioneering work on self-contained cartridges. The pistols feature a unique loading mechanism where the barrel pivots down for a percussion cartridge. Internally, they are hammer-fired, utilizing a free-floating striker retracted by a hook on the hammer, which then protrudes forward to ignite the cartridge upon trigger pull.

Pinfire cartridges were a crucial transitional technology due to limitations in early industrial brass drawing capabilities, predating efficient production of modern metallic cases. Casimir Lefaucheux patented the system in 1835, leveraging existing percussion hammer mechanisms. Eugene Lefaucheux later industrialized it in the 1850s, coinciding with advancements in brass metallurgy and case drawing.

This video delves into the rare and historically significant Volcanic 'Rocket Ball' ammunition. It highlights the unique caseless design where the bullet contained propellant and primer, eliminating extraction needs. Despite its innovative concept, the ammunition suffered from severe underpowering and reliability issues, including 'separated case heads'. The video traces its manufacturing lineage from Crittenden & Tibbals to UMC and eventually Remington, underscoring its extreme rarity and high collector value today.

The Morse Carbine, designed by George Morse, was an innovative 19th-century breechloader featuring a proprietary self-contained centerfire cartridge and a revolutionary interchangeable barrel system (carbine, rifle, shotgun). Despite its advanced design and reliability, it failed to secure a military contract due to ammunition costs and complexity. Commercial sets were produced by Muzzy & Co. but were prohibitively expensive, leading to poor sales.