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This guide details the experimental construction and testing of a unique 1882 patent for a rat trap that utilizes a firearm. Lead Firearms Instructor Brandon Herrera demonstrates the process, starting with a black powder revolver and progressing to more powerful firearms like the Smith & Wesson Model 500 and a Serbu Super Shorty 12-gauge shotgun. The experiment highlights firearm mechanics, historical patents, and safe, albeit unconventional, testing procedures.

This video delves into the challenges of creating self-loading firearms during the black powder era, focusing on the Maxim Gun as a prime example. Expert Ian McCollum explains how excessive fouling and pressure spikes from black powder residue made early automatic weapon designs impractical and dangerous, ultimately requiring the transition to smokeless powder for viability.

This guide details the process of loading and firing an improvised blunderbuss, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It covers using black powder, improvised projectiles like rocks, and alternative wadding materials such as coffee filters. The demonstration emphasizes practical application and historical context for a 15-yard effective range.

This video details the construction and testing of a custom-built black powder cannon designed to launch a bowling ball with an integrated GoPro. The experiment highlights the significant power of black powder and the challenges of managing extreme recoil, even with a heavy steel frame. The creator, an experimental ballistics enthusiast, demonstrates a high level of practical knowledge in custom propellants and launcher design.

This entry details the 'Double Deuce' 2-Bore Rifle, a massive firearm from Forgotten Weapons. Expert Ian McCollum explains its historical bore measurement system, converting to 1.32 inches. The rifle fires a 3500-grain projectile with black powder, achieving 12,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and 1200 fps, though its 44 lb weight makes it impractical for typical use.

This video focuses on the restoration of a rusty flintlock firearm. The title "Tactical Flintlock Rises Again!" and description "Restoring my Rusty Flintlock" indicate a hands-on project involving gunsmithing techniques to bring an old firearm back to functional condition. The content likely details the cleaning, repair, and potentially testing of the flintlock.

This video features Edwin Sarkissian, an experienced firearms instructor, conducting a unique bullet penetration test. He uses 12 Ozark Trail 12-inch cast iron skillets to determine how many rounds from various calibers and firearms, including 9mm, .45 ACP, 500 S&W Magnum, 7.62x39mm, 5.56mm, 5.7x28mm, and 12 Gauge slugs, can penetrate the cookware. The results offer practical insights into the ballistic performance of different ammunition types against a common household item.

This video from Edwin Sarkissian provides an expert-level demonstration of the Serbu BFG-50A rifle's capability against a railroad track. Sarkissian, a high-level firearms enthusiast, showcases the .50 BMG caliber's power with various ammunition types, including the specialized Raufoss Mk 211 Mod 0, highlighting its penetration through thick steel. The content offers valuable insights into terminal ballistics and the performance of heavy caliber rounds.

This video demonstrates a unique application of the X Products Can Cannon, a gas-operated launcher compatible with AR-15/M16 lowers, to launch an M67-style fragmentation grenade using .223 Blanks. Expert experimentalist Edwin Sarkissian showcases the process of loading and firing the device towards a frozen lake, highlighting the launcher's ability to hold the grenade's spoon in place until firing. The demonstration results in a significant explosion and ice shatter upon impact.

This guide details a ballistic test comparing a .50 Cal Spotter round against a 1.25-inch thick bulletproof glass panel using a Serbu BFG-50A rifle. The test, conducted by firearms enthusiast Edwin Sarkissian, demonstrates the significant destructive potential of specialized .50 BMG ammunition, highlighting differences in impact effects between incendiary spotter rounds and standard FMJ rounds. The expert-level demonstration emphasizes the importance of understanding ammunition types and their performance against protective materials.