Videos tagged with Spanish Revolver

This video, featuring firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson, delves into the story of Britain's revolver shortage during World War I. It explains how Britain sought off-the-shelf alternatives from the USA and Spain to supplement their existing Webley revolvers. The Royal Armouries, presenters of the video, are the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour and invite viewers to learn more about their work, collections, and support opportunities.

This video identifies a 1931 Spanish revolver, likely chambered in 8mm, featuring a unique 7-shot swing-out cylinder and gate-like latch. Despite its identifiable proof marks and date code, the specific model remains a mystery, with the auction catalog suggesting it's a Nagant copy. The revolver's mechanical features, including its double-action capability and extractor star, are highlighted as unusual for its era and origin.

This entry details a Spanish-made counterfeit Smith & Wesson revolver, highlighting its 'Smill & Welson' markings and historical context of patent infringement in Spain. It contrasts the fake with a genuine Smith & Wesson, pointing out subtle visual differences in the trigger guard and cylinder spacing. The analysis emphasizes the deliberate alteration of authentic markings to mimic the original, a practice facilitated by Spain's patent laws.