100 Guns at Holts - 2/2 (March 2020)

Published on March 10, 2020
Duration: 36:42

This video showcases a diverse collection of firearms from an auction, highlighting historical pieces and modern sporting arms. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, details the craftsmanship, historical significance, and unique features of various shotguns, rifles, and pistols. Notable items include a pair of James Purdy & Sons guns made for the 1889 Paris Exhibition, a Holland & Holland Paradox rifle, and a French single-shot rifle chambered in .270.

Quick Summary

The video showcases a diverse collection of firearms from Holt's auction, including a pair of James Purdy & Sons hammer ejectors made for the 1889 Paris Exhibition and a unique Holland & Holland Paradox rifle with special rifling. Expert insights are provided on historical context, craftsmanship, and unique features of various shotguns, rifles, and pistols.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Special James Purdy & Sons Guns
  2. 00:531889 Paris Exhibition Context
  3. 01:47Purdy Gun Features
  4. 01:59Exhibition Entry Controversy
  5. 03:04Paris Exhibition Oddities
  6. 04:02Purdy Guns Value and Usability
  7. 05:09Ganner Key Loader's Bank
  8. 06:15Holland & Holland with Two Barrels
  9. 06:40Holland & Holland Paradox Rifling
  10. 07:48Paradox Rifle Licensing
  11. 08:52Rotten Sons Guns - Auction Picks
  12. 10:10Presenter's Personal Pick: Single Shot Rifle
  13. 11:20French .270 Single Shot Rifle Details
  14. 13:46Floating Barrel and Monoblock Receiver
  15. 14:36Holland & Holland Royal Shotgun
  16. 15:13Older vs. Newer Holland & Holland
  17. 15:40Reasonable Pair of 20-Bores
  18. 16:077mm Rem Mag Single Shot Rifle
  19. 17:56Side Plated Draw Gun
  20. 18:39James Bond PPK and Purdy Pin Fire
  21. 19:46Manuf France Pahlavi Yarn a Carabiner
  22. 21:00Rare Holland & Holland Brook Rifle
  23. 21:39David McKay Brown Guns
  24. 23:00A.W.J. Jeffrey .400 Nitro Express Double Rifle
  25. 24:50Abierta Coat Salva Nellie Over Numbers
  26. 25:11Perazzi SC3 MX8
  27. 26:24Antique Pepperpot Pistol
  28. 27:09Obscene Caliber Pepperball Pistol
  29. 27:33WWII German Military Items
  30. 27:50Pistol with Spring-Loaded Bayonet
  31. 28:40Do-All Self Protector (Knuckle Duster, Knife, Pistol)
  32. 29:34100-Piece Multi-tool
  33. 30:02Belgian 7-Shot Volley Gun
  34. 31:09Sporting Henry Knock-off London
  35. 32:33Snyder Action Breech Loading Hunter Rifle
  36. 34:50Swinburne Patent .32 Bore Rifle (Jacob's Rifle)

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the James Purdy & Sons guns made for the 1889 Paris Exhibition like?

The James Purdy & Sons guns made for the 1889 Paris Exhibition were hammer ejectors, featuring beautifully figured walnut stocks, Highland locks, rounded actions, and blued steel Nitra approved barrels with ejectors. They represented a high specification of craftsmanship for the time.

What is a Holland & Holland Paradox rifle?

A Holland & Holland Paradox rifle is a unique firearm that comes with two barrels. One is a standard shotgun barrel, and the second features Paradox rifling, which is a short section of rifling at the end of the barrel. This rifling was designed to help regulate balls or spread choke.

What makes the French .270 single-shot rifle special?

The French .270 single-shot rifle is notable for its stunning craftsmanship, including a traditional single rocking bolt lug, a Zeiss scope, double-set triggers, and extensive game animal engravings. It's a highly desirable piece for collectors and shooters alike.

What is a Ganner Key?

A Ganner Key, also referred to as a loader's bank, is a piece of equipment worn around the neck. It's designed to hold cartridges, allowing for quick reloading during a drive or hunt, serving as a portable cartridge carrier.

What is significant about the Swinburne Patent .32 Bore Rifle (Jacob's Rifle)?

The Swinburne Patent .32 Bore Rifle, or Jacob's Rifle, is a historical military rifle from 1862. It features ambitious 2,000-yard sights and a sword bayonet, making it a cool and significant piece of military firearm innovation from its era.

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