ARTV Preview—Benelli's Super Black Eagle; Taurus G3; British Snider

Published on January 22, 2020
Duration: 3:39

This episode of American Rifleman Television previews several firearms: the Benelli Super Black Eagle, highlighting its inertia-driven system; the Taurus G3, a full-size 9mm pistol based on the G2 platform; and the British Snider, a conversion of the Pattern 53 that became a distinct rifle. The video delves into the mechanics of Benelli's inertia system and contrasts the Snider's firing rate with muzzleloaders.

Quick Summary

The Benelli Super Black Eagle utilizes an inertia-driven system where recoil causes the gun to move backward while the bolt stays put, compressing a spring. This spring then ejects the spent shell and chambers a new one. The Taurus G3 is a 9mm pistol with a 4-inch barrel and extended grip, and the British Snider was a breech-loading rifle conversion offering a 15-round-per-minute rate of fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction
  2. 00:06Benelli Super Black Eagle
  3. 00:14Taurus G3 Preview
  4. 00:22British Snider Overview
  5. 00:30Benelli History & Inertia System
  6. 00:56Inertia System Mechanics
  7. 02:00Taurus G3 Details
  8. 02:31British Snider Combat Use
  9. 03:02Snider vs. Muzzleloader Rate of Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Benelli's inertia-driven shotgun system work?

Benelli's inertia system uses the gun's recoil. As the gun moves backward, the heavy bolt body stays relatively still, compressing an internal inertia spring. When recoil stops, this spring pushes the bolt back to eject the spent shell and chamber a new one.

What are the key differences between the Taurus G3 and G2?

The Taurus G3 is a mid-size pistol, an evolution of the compact G2. It features a longer 4-inch barrel compared to the G2's 3.2-inch barrel and a slightly extended grip to accommodate higher-capacity magazines.

What was the historical significance of the British Snider rifle?

The British Snider was a conversion of the Pattern 53 muzzleloader into a breech-loading rifle. It saw significant use, notably in the 1868 Abyssinian campaign, offering a much faster rate of fire than its muzzleloading predecessors.

How much faster was the Snider rifle compared to muzzleloaders?

While a trained marksman could fire about three rounds per minute from a muzzleloader, the Snider system allowed for a rate of approximately 15 rounds per minute, a substantial improvement in firepower.

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