Videos tagged with Westley Richards

This episode of "The Gun Review" focuses on the "Rimfire Challenge," promising a showcase of exciting and new gear. The description highlights a return to Westley Richards, an exploration of various rimfire firearms, and a look at market novelties. Viewers are encouraged to purchase tickets for the British Shooting Show and support the channel through membership. Promotional links for ShotKam and Custom Fit Guards are also provided, along with links to the channel's podcast and social media presence.

This video delves into the intricate history and engineering of boxlock shotguns, challenging the notion that they are inferior to sidelocks. It highlights the innovations of W.W. Greener and Westley Richards, including the Facile Princeps and Drop Lock actions, and showcases examples of high-quality boxlocks that rival sidelocks in craftsmanship. The discussion also covers market perceptions, aesthetic variations, and the current value of these classic firearms.

This video showcases a rare Westley Richards percussion revolver from the 1850s, discovered at Rock Island Auction Company. Described as having a Steampunk aesthetic, this double-action revolver is about .36 caliber and features a unique right-side hammer and a rack-and-pinion rammer. The presenter highlights its superb fit, finish, and comfortable grip, noting its futuristic features for its time. It's compared to a Colt 1851 Navy, but with distinct mechanical differences. The video emphasizes the exceptional craftsmanship and the fact that Westley Richards no longer produces revolvers, making this a significant find.

This review details the rare Westley Richards Centerfire Monkey Tail Carbine, a 19th-century breechloader that used combustible paper cartridges. Originally a capping breech loader, this centerfire variant offered improved speed and reliability for frontier use without metallic cases. Despite its innovative design and historical significance, including use by the Boers, its development ended due to rust issues in trials for metallic cartridges.

This video showcases the Westley Richards Ovundo, a firearm that initially appears unconventional but quickly wins over the presenter after an hour of filming. The video provides a link to an auction listing for the firearm, suggesting it may be a rare or collectible piece. It also includes several affiliate links for merchandise, channel memberships, and shooting accessories, indicating a focus on audience engagement and potential monetization. The content appears to be a review or examination of a specific firearm model.

This video details the extensive repair of a Westley Richards Cape Gun, addressing a detached forend lug and a split stock. The process involves meticulous cleaning, high-strength soldering for the lug, and structural reinforcement using a 'dog bone' cross-bolt and Acraglas epoxy. The repair culminates in testing with heavy black powder loads to ensure durability.

This video provides an in-depth look at a classic Westley Richards Detachable Lock double rifle, often misidentified as a 'Drop Lock'. The presenter, Jonny, showcases this exceptional firearm from 1913, highlighting its historical significance as it once belonged to the Maharajah of Alwah. The video thanks Holts Auctioneers for access to the rifle and encourages viewers to support the channel through their website and various social media platforms, including a podcast.

This FTV episode from Rock Island Auctions features Brownells gun techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem examining a rare Westley Richards Combination Gun. This unique firearm, likely a custom order from the 1920s or '30s, combines two .410 bore shotgun barrels with a .22 LR rifle barrel on top, complete with a leaf sight regulated out to 150 yards. The video highlights the craftsmanship of Westley Richards, a storied English gunmaker known for "best quality" firearms since 1812, and draws a parallel to German "Drillings."

The Greene Carbine, patented in 1854, was a complex breech-loading firearm intended for cavalry use. Despite its advanced Maynard tape primer system and unique loading mechanism, both the US and British militaries found it too complex and unreliable. The British contract for 2,000 units, destined for the Cape Mounted Rifles, ultimately failed due to cartridge development issues, leading to most units being scrapped.

The Bergmann No. 2 / 1896, designed by Louis Schmeisser, is a compact early automatic pistol chambered in the low-powered 5mm Bergmann cartridge. Early models featured a folding trigger for enhanced concealability, later replaced by a fixed design. Complete cased sets included accessories like stripper clips and tools, and some pistols bear retail markings from companies like Westley Richards.

This video features Jack Rowe and Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, as they disassemble and discuss the Westley Richards ejector system, a common mechanism found in shotguns. The content focuses on the technical aspects and functionality of this specific shotgun ejector, providing an educational look at its inner workings for firearm enthusiasts interested in gunsmithing and shotgun mechanics.

This video details the meticulous process of crafting a custom ebony ramrod for a Westley Richards muzzleloading shotgun. It covers analyzing the original, shaping ebony using specialized tools like a dowel maker and a custom tapering fixture, and machining brass tips on a lathe. The assembly involves precise fitting, epoxy, and brass pins, with final finishing to match the antique patina.