Videos tagged with Simeon North

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the rare Savage & North "Figure 8" Revolver, a complex 19th-century design. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to access the intricate toggle action mechanism by removing the cylinder axis pin and side plate. The video highlights the unique sealed cylinder-barrel interface and rapid-fire capabilities, offering valuable insights for collectors and historians of antique firearms.

This guide details the operation of the 1843 Side-Lever Hall Carbine, focusing on its unique breech-loading mechanism. The video, presented by an expert in historical firearms, demonstrates how to open the action by manipulating the side lever, load the .54 caliber cartridge, and close the breech. It also touches upon the carbine's historical significance and production details.

This expert guide provides an overview of the Model 1808 US Navy Pistol, manufactured by Simeon North. It details the pistol's historical context, design features like the belt hook and bag grip, and its specifications, including caliber and production volume. The guide emphasizes the rarity of original flintlock configurations and highlights key markings for identification.

This expert-level overview details America's first contract pistol, the North & Cheney Model 1799. It covers the historical context of its development, its unique design features influenced by the French Model 1777 Charleville, and its production details. The rarity and historical significance of this early US martial firearm are emphasized.