Videos tagged with Sporting Gun

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing a unique weatherproof flintlock double-barreled sporting gun designed by Nicolas Bouillet. The innovation allows for sports shooting in various weather conditions by protecting the powder. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases this historical piece and encourages viewers to learn more about their collection, support their work, and engage with their content on arms and armour.

This YouTube video features a review of the William Powell Sovereign shotgun. The description highlights it as a 'diet version' of a previous model, specifically noting the presence of sideplates instead of sidelocks and reduced hand finishing. The reviewer questions whether it still represents a good model despite these cost-saving measures. The video also includes calls to action for channel memberships, merchandise, and social media engagement, and mentions a podcast.

This video provides an in-depth look at a William Powell box lock ejector shotgun, highlighting its historical significance, craftsmanship, and accompanying accessories. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the gun's construction, including its Damascus barrels and walnut stock, and discusses its provenance through original documentation and case contents. The video emphasizes the importance of the gun's case and its historical context within the Birmingham gun trade.

This entry details the Pieper 7-Barrel Mitrailleuse, a unique sporting firearm from the late 1800s. Ian McCollum, a renowned firearms historian, provides an in-depth look at its design, including its modified rolling block action, seven-barrel cluster, and regulated rifled barrels. The mitrailleuse offered superior accuracy compared to shotguns for long-range sporting applications.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Holland & Holland Paradox gun, a unique 12-gauge shotgun designed by Lt. Col. George Fosbery. Ian McCollum details the historical need for such a dual-purpose firearm, originating from Fosbery's experiences in India. The Paradox gun's innovative 'rifled choke' is explained, along with its technical specifications and dual sight system for both birdshot and slug projectiles.