1861 Firth Colt Navy Revolvers | Our Collection

This video from hickok45 delves into the nuances of the .38 Special caliber, explaining why its name is a misnomer regarding actual bullet diameter. It highlights the historical evolution from "heel type" bullets to modern designs and compares it to other calibers like .357 Magnum and 9mm, offering insights into cartridge naming conventions and manufacturing changes.

This video examines a German-made Clet & Grim revolver, a Continental European interpretation of Colt's iconic designs, likely based on the Colt Navy and Army models. The firearm features distinctive stylistic elements, including a unique grip, spurred trigger guard, and extensive foliate engraving with a central family crest. The presenter, firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson, discusses its construction, potential historical context, and the intriguing question of whether Clet & Grim faced patent infringement issues with Colt.

This video traces the evolution of the revolver from early hand cannons to modern firearms. It highlights key innovations like the matchlock, flintlock, and the first self-rotating cylinder by Samuel Colt. The narrative emphasizes the development of metallic cartridges and significant models like the Colt Single Action Army and the Smith & Wesson Model 10, underscoring the enduring popularity of revolvers and their associated calibers.

This video presents a 'Top 10 Most Influential Gun Designers of All Time' list, highlighting individuals who revolutionized firearm technology and battlefield effectiveness. It covers designers like Christian Sharps, Samuel Colt, John Garand, Eugene Stoner, and John Moses Browning, detailing their key inventions and their impact on firearms history, from early breech-loaders to modern semi-automatic rifles and machine guns. The content is suitable for intermediate enthusiasts interested in the historical development of firearms.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.