Videos tagged with Top-Break

This review of the Albion Motors No2 MkI** revolver, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its development as a British military sidearm post-WWI. It highlights the shift from .455 Webley to the .38/200 caliber for easier training, the wartime production by civilian manufacturers like Albion Motors, and the design evolution including the removal of the hammer block safety for simplified production. The video also covers cartridge specifics, production numbers, and the revolver's service life.

This review of the Japanese Type 26 revolver, presented by C&Rsenal, details its physical specifications, including a 9.1-inch length and 2 lb weight. The firearm is a Double Action Only (DAO) model chambered in a proprietary 9mm rimmed cartridge. The expert assessment highlights its historical significance as Japan's first domestically produced military handgun, while also noting mechanical limitations such as the lack of cylinder roll prevention.

This #SundayGunday video showcases the Uberti 1875 No. 3 Top Break revolver. The description highlights it as the latest addition to the series, implying a close look at its features and likely some demonstration. Given the model and brand, the content will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of historical firearms, particularly revolvers.

This YouTube video, the second part of a series, features a shooter firing a Webley Mk. IV revolver manufactured in 1943. It includes a link to the first part of the video and a Patreon link for the creator. The video highlights the historical British revolver in action, with the shooting itself being a primary focus.

This video provides an expert look at a rare toolroom prototype of the Smith & Wesson No.3 Revolver, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The prototype explores an experimental side-pivoting barrel mechanism and a gear-driven manual extractor, diverging from the standard top-break design. While innovative, the complexity of its operation ultimately prevented it from reaching mass production, highlighting the trade-offs between novel mechanisms and practical usability in firearm design.

This review of the Webley MK VI, presented by an expert with high authority, delves into its historical significance as the quintessential British handgun. The guide covers its top-break design, single/double-action operation, and loading procedures. The expert offers critical insights into its ergonomics and trigger pull, comparing it to other revolvers, while also emphasizing crucial safety warnings regarding ammunition compatibility.

This demonstration showcases the unique operation of the Webley-Fosbery Model 1902 automatic revolver. Expert analysis highlights its recoil-operated action, the distinctive zig-zag cylinder rotation mechanism, and the automatic ejection system when the top-break action is opened. The video emphasizes professional firearm handling and utilizes high-speed photography for detailed mechanical insights.