Videos tagged with Victorian Era Firearm

This video details the C&Rsenal's second model Tranter dual-trigger revolver, built on William Tranter's 1853 patent. It highlights the unique loading ram mechanism, which differentiates it from the first model, and explains the function of the hammer block safety. The firearm operates in single-action mode, with the dual triggers simulating double-action by cocking a lever and pulling the trigger simultaneously. While not government-issued, these revolvers were popular private purchases for officers during the British Empire.

The Martini-Henry MkIV is presented as a single-shot, black powder military rifle weighing 9.1 lbs with an overall length of 49.5 inches. While featuring theoretical improvements over its predecessor, such as a reinforced extractor and an improved front sight ramp, the reviewer finds it still falls short. Specific design changes like the receiver shape for a rifleman's grip are noted, alongside potential issues like cracked receivers due to reduced strength.

The Martini-Henry MkIII is a refinement of its predecessor, featuring a widened breech block to reduce receiver wobble and an altered striker to prevent firing pin breakages. Its forend is more securely attached, and it sports a smaller, carbine-style cocking indicator. These improvements made the rifle cheaper, stronger, and more interchangeable, facilitating wider issue to reserves.

This video reviews the Greener GP Martini action 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its close-range practical accuracy. The presenter was surprised by the tight patterning of the buckshot, noting it performed more like a slug at the tested distances. The Martini action, while strong, is highlighted as a slow, single-shot mechanism that was quickly superseded by magazine-fed designs.