The Bannerman Model 1890 shotgun is a continuation of the Spencer repeating shotgun design, acquired by Francis Bannerman VI after Spencer Arms faced financial difficulties. Despite undergoing US Ordnance testing in 1886 with promising results in rapidity and penetration, it saw limited adoption. The design featured a pump action with a tipping block mechanism and underwent several iterations by Bannerman, though production ceased around 1902.
This YouTube video from C&Rsenal's History Primer series offers a documentary on the Spencer 1886 Shotgun. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the video covers the firearm's history, its functional mechanics, and includes a live fire demonstration. It is part of a larger series honoring a historic conflict and is funded by patrons. Additional reading material and links to merchandise and sponsors are provided.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Spencer Shotgun, the first commercially successful pump-action shotgun. It features a detailed slow-motion demonstration of its unique top-ejection mechanism and cycling action. The Spencer Shotgun is highlighted for its historical significance, particularly its role in American firearm development.
This video showcases the Spencer Pump Action Shotgun, a 140-year-old American-made firearm with a Damascus barrel and an interesting mechanism. The presenter expresses strong admiration for the shotgun, describing it as "the most lovely pump action you will ever see." The video encourages viewers to visit Holts Auctioneers for more information on this and similar firearms. It also promotes channel memberships, merchandise, custom-fit guards, and other social media channels.
This episode explores the Gyro Pigeon, a late 19th-century target launching device patented by George Gibson Bussey. The hand-held version uses a clock spring mechanism to launch reusable sheet steel targets. The video demonstrates the challenges of operating and hitting these targets with a period-appropriate Spencer pump-action shotgun, highlighting the historical evolution of shooting sports.
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