Videos tagged with Snider Rifle

This video provides an in-depth look at the Burton Breechloading Rifle, a mid-19th-century trials weapon designed by James Henry Burton. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details Burton's significant contributions to firearms manufacturing, particularly his role in establishing interchangeable parts at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. The video explores two of Burton's designs submitted for British trials: a lever-action (Number One) and a bolt-action (Number Two), highlighting their mechanical differences and historical context within the search for a new service rifle.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 presents a curated list of the top 5 military surplus rifles for 2024, featuring expert insights from a collector with over 550 firearms. The selection includes the utilitarian Chinese Type 56 SKS, the accurate Swedish Ljungman AG-42, the unique Portuguese Vergueiro Mauser, the historically significant Portuguese Navy Snider Rifle, and a custom 'Fugly' Mosin SBR. The host emphasizes the historical significance, practical application, and unique characteristics of each firearm.

This documentary delves into the history and technical aspects of the Nepalese Gehendra rifle, a domestically produced single-shot black powder firearm chambered in .450 Martini. It explores its design origins, its relationship to the British Martini-Henry, manufacturing challenges in Nepal, and its operational characteristics. The video highlights the Gehendra's unique action, its similarities and differences compared to the Martini-Henry, and its place in Nepalese military history.

This video reviews the book 'Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police 1873-1973' by Phillips and Fletcher. It highlights the historical context of the Northwest Mounted Police, their transition to the RCMP, and the firearms and equipment they utilized, drawing parallels to the American Wild West. The book covers a wide range of items from revolvers and rifles to machine guns, artillery, and personal accoutrements.

This video offers a store tour of Atlanta Cutlery from Spring 2013. The content focuses on knives and a special segment showcasing Nepalese Cache weapons. The creator expresses plans to visit other Georgia-based companies in the future and thanks Atlanta Cutlery for their hospitality. Specific items like Martini Henry rifles, Snider rifles, a Red Damascus Katana, and a throwing tomahawk are mentioned and linked. The video emphasizes its documentary, educational, and entertainment purpose, adhering to guidelines for professional video production and disclaimers regarding firearm use and safety.