Videos tagged with Victorian Era Firearms

This video reviews a diverse collection of firearms from a Holts sealed bid auction, featuring vintage hammer guns, modern over-and-unders, a unique cape gun, and deactivated historical pieces. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, discusses the history, condition, and value of each item, offering insights into their market appeal and practical use. The review highlights specific models like the Charles Osborne hammer gun, Keeman KM4, Guyo Paris over/under, and Winchester 101 Waterfowl, providing technical details and historical context.

This video details the complex process of converting the Enfield Martini rifle, originally chambered in .402 caliber, back to the standard .450 Martini Henry caliber. It explains the necessity of new receivers, re-engineered barrels, and subtle modifications to woodwork and sights, distinguishing between new builds (Pattern A & B) and conversions (Pattern C). The process was driven by the need to utilize existing parts and ammunition stocks for colonial forces.

This video provides a detailed look at the Martini-Henry Interchangeable Carbine Mk1, highlighting its design differences from the Mark 2 rifle. Key features discussed include its lighter weight, improved breech block, and updated sights, making it handier for its intended role.

This documentary delves into the history and technical evolution of the Webley's Government (WG) revolver series, specifically focusing on the Model 1886, 1889, 1892, and 1896. It details the design changes, patent innovations, and mechanical intricacies that defined these iconic Victorian-era handguns. The video highlights Webley's progression from incorporating existing designs to developing unique internal mechanisms, particularly focusing on the lockwork, latch systems, and extractor mechanisms, while also touching upon their performance and market reception.

This video details the evolution of the Webley 'Kaufmann' Improved Government Model revolver, identifying five distinct patterns. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights key changes in the frame latch, cylinder stop mechanism, retailer markings, and rear sight design across these patterns. The discussion emphasizes the progression from early push-button latches to the later stirrup latch and the refinement of safety features, offering valuable insights for firearms collectors and historians.

This video provides an in-depth review and historical analysis of the Webley Improved Government Revolver, often known as the Webley Kaufman. It details the firearm's design evolution, technical improvements over its predecessors like the Enfield Mark I, and its place in firearms history. The presenter highlights key features such as the single-lever top-break action, the Warrant-style lockwork, and various safety enhancements introduced over its production life, offering a comprehensive look at this significant British service revolver.

This guide details the process of loading and unloading the Adams New Patent Double-Action Revolver, specifically focusing on the Mark II and Mark III models. It covers the use of the gate loading system and the manual ejector rod. The video highlights the unique features and historical context of these British revolvers, emphasizing their transition from percussion to center-fire cartridges.

This video details the evolution and specific design features of the Lee-Enfield Carbine, a firearm developed for British cavalry and artillery units. It highlights the transition from Lee-Metford rifling to the more effective five-groove Enfield rifling, particularly with the advent of smokeless powder. The discussion covers design modifications for cavalry use, such as a rounded nose cap, enclosed front sight protector, and a flattened bolt handle to prevent snagging, along with a reduced six-round magazine. Variations like the New Zealand carbine and the Royal Irish Constabulary carbine are also explored, noting their limited production and specific adaptations.

This documentary delves into the history and technical evolution of British Martini rifles converted to fire the .303 cartridge. It details the various Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions, highlighting their design changes, rifling types (Metford vs. Enfield), and adaptation to smokeless powder cartridges like Cordite. The video emphasizes the iterative nature of British military firearm development, showcasing how existing Martini actions were modified to meet new cartridge requirements, often with numerous sub-variants and production changes.

This guide details the operation of the Pryse-Cashmore revolver's unique double-action/single-action hybrid trigger. Expert Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, explains how to utilize both modes for rapid fire or precision shooting. The video also touches on the historical context and design evolution of these Victorian-era firearms.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the Martini-Henry MkI rifle. It details the rifle's development, design evolution, and operational mechanics, including its unique falling block action and striker-fired system. The presenter highlights key differences between early and later Mark I patterns and discusses its service history and eventual obsolescence.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the British Enfield MkI revolver, focusing on its complex lockwork and unique extraction system. It highlights the modified Warnant mechanism, the role of the fifth component, and the selective extraction feature. Proper tools and caution are advised due to the intricate nature of the firearm's internal components.