Videos tagged with Sheath Trigger

This guide details the loading and safety operation of the Rupertus 8-Shot Pepperbox, a sophisticated 8-shot rimfire pocket gun from the mid-19th century. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights its unique rotating rear frame assembly which serves as both a loading gate access and a crucial safety mechanism. The instruction emphasizes the importance of verifying the firearm is unloaded before handling.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Mazzocchi Pinfire Revolver, a 9mm single-action firearm used by the Papal Gendarmerie. It highlights unique features like the upward-lifting loading gate and the lanyard ring serving as an ejector rod. The disassembly process, influenced by Lefaucheux designs, involves unscrewing the barrel and removing a side plate to access internal V-springs. Expert instruction is provided on handling these delicate components.

This guide details the impractical cylinder removal process for the James Reid No. 2 Revolver, a 7-shot, .32 proprietary rimfire single-action revolver from the Civil War era. The video highlights a significant design flaw where the barrel must be partially unthreaded to free the cylinder for cleaning, a process requiring careful handling and specific tools. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum underscores the historical context of patent disputes and unique manufacturing methods of the period.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Merwin & Bray Cupfire Revolver, a unique 19th-century firearm. It covers removing the cylinder, identifying key internal components like the cylinder lock and hand, and reassembling the mechanism. The video emphasizes understanding the historical context of patent workarounds that led to the cupfire design.