Videos tagged with Union Cavalry

This video provides an in-depth look at the Gallagher carbine, a Civil War-era breach-loading firearm. It details its design, operation, and historical context, highlighting its initial use of percussion caps and later conversion to metallic cartridges. The review notes its limitations, such as the lack of an extractor and a forearm, but acknowledges its place in Civil War firearm history.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith Carbine, a popular breech-loading firearm used by Union cavalry during the American Civil War. Expert Ian McCollum details its design by Gilbert Smith, production by various companies, unique India rubber cartridges, and service history. The carbine's break-action mechanism and .50 caliber specifications are thoroughly explained.

The Warner Carbine, a Civil War breech-loader, featured a pivoting breechblock mechanism. Early Warner-Greene models in .50 Warner rimfire were followed by a second pattern in .56 Spencer, some of which were later sold as surplus to France and potentially converted to centerfire. Despite its innovative design, troops disliked it due to ammunition issues and extraction failures.