Videos tagged with Volcanic Rifle

This video covers the 'Arsenals of History' symposium at the Cody Firearms Museum, bringing together museum professionals and academic historians to discuss the opportunities and limitations of firearms collections. Key topics included the ethics of collecting, legal frameworks for museums regarding NFA items, and the historical evolution of firearms and ammunition. The symposium highlighted the unique challenges faced by firearms museums and fostered collaboration among institutions.

This video provides an expert-level historical overview of the early lever-action rifle, tracing its development from the Volcanic rifle to the iconic Henry and Winchester models. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert, details the innovations and limitations of each design, including ammunition types, mechanical improvements like loading gates and extractors, and material choices like gunmetal receivers. The guide covers the evolution of these firearms, highlighting key patents and the transition to more reliable and user-friendly designs that shaped the 'Old West' silhouette.

This expert guide details the Civil War Henry rifle, a pivotal firearm in American history. It covers its revolutionary lever-action design, the development of its self-contained rimfire cartridge by Benjamin Tyler Henry, and its production details. The guide also explores its limited but impactful adoption during the Civil War, its tactical significance as the 'assault rifle of the Civil War,' and its lasting legacy in firearm development, as explained by experts from the NRA National Firearms Museum and American Rifleman Magazine.

This video is a book review focusing on 'Volcanic Firearms,' a historical account of the Volcanic repeating pistol and rifle. The review highlights the Volcanic's significance as a precursor to the iconic lever-action rifle, noting its innovative repeating action and self-contained ammunition. The book is praised for its detailed history and numerous glossy color photographs of rare Volcanic specimens. The content emphasizes the historical importance and collectibility of these early firearms within the context of American firearms development.