Why don't revolvers revolve the other way? The Turret Pistol with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the disassembly and operational mechanics of the rare Porter Turret Rifle, patented in 1851. It covers the unique lever-action, the 9-shot turret cylinder, and its distinctive percussion cap magazine system. The video emphasizes the historical context and the complex internal mechanisms, including the sideways hammer strike and indexing pins. Expert analysis highlights the safety risks associated with turret designs, particularly chain fires.

This guide details the disassembly and indexing mechanism of the rare Noël Turret Revolver, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the cylinder and understanding the unique hand mechanism that rotates the 10-shot turret. The video emphasizes the historical context and unique priming system of this 19th-century firearm.

This guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism of the Protector Palm Pistol, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the side plate and turret cylinder, explaining the double-action turret revolver function, and noting specific features of the Chicago variant like its locking lever. The guide emphasizes safety during disassembly.

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.