Videos tagged with Volcanic Repeating Arms Company

This review covers the Volcanic Pocket Pistol, a manual repeater chambered in .31 caliber. The video details its unique loading mechanism involving a rotating magazine follower and demonstrates the lever action, noting its stiffness often necessitates manual cocking. The firearm features an engraved brass frame and a tubular magazine under the barrel.

This video details the history and mechanics of the Volcanic pistol, Smith & Wesson's precursor to their later iconic revolvers. It highlights the innovative but flawed 'Rocket Ball' ammunition and the transition of the company through Oliver Winchester to the development of the Henry Rifle. The Volcanic's toggle-link action is shown to be a direct ancestor to Winchester lever-actions.

This video traces the evolution of the lever-action rifle from the early Volcanic to the iconic Winchester 1866. It details the limitations of the Volcanic's Rocket Ball ammo and gas leakage issues, contrasting them with the improved .44 Henry Rimfire cartridge and design of the Henry Rifle. The Winchester 1866 is highlighted for its crucial innovations like the loading gate and handguard, solidifying the lever-action's legacy.