British Webley-Fosbery

This video provides an in-depth look at the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, a unique firearm designed by George Fosbery. It details the mechanics of its recoil-operated system, which cocks the hammer and rotates the cylinder using the energy of the fired round. The review highlights its development history, comparing it to early semi-automatic pistols and noting its eventual obsolescence despite its innovative design.

This review of the Enfield MkII Revolver (1884) highlights its double/single-action mechanism and unique top-break design with a locked arbor. The video details its unusual stationary extractor plate, which relies on cylinder rotation for ejection, and discusses the potential reloading issues caused by this 'selective extraction' feature. The presenter notes its unpopularity compared to the later Webley revolvers.

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver. It details the unique recoil-operated semi-automatic action, safety features, historical context as a potential military sidearm, and its surprising popularity in competitive shooting due to its consistent trigger and manageable recoil. The review highlights its complexity compared to contemporary pistols.

This video showcases an early Smith & Wesson Third Model Safety Hammerless revolver manufactured in 1898. The presenter demonstrates its operation, highlighting the .38 Smith & Wesson caliber and contrasting it with the larger .38 Special. The review praises the typical Smith & Wesson build quality and smooth double-action trigger, while also noting the firearm shoots high and suggesting a modification to the front sight.

This video provides an in-depth review and historical analysis of the Webley Improved Government Revolver, often known as the Webley Kaufman. It details the firearm's design evolution, technical improvements over its predecessors like the Enfield Mark I, and its place in firearms history. The presenter highlights key features such as the single-lever top-break action, the Warrant-style lockwork, and various safety enhancements introduced over its production life, offering a comprehensive look at this significant British service revolver.

This video features hickok45 discussing and shooting his Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver chambered in .45 Colt. He demonstrates handloads with wads, explains the function of gas checks, and compares the Schofield's top-break action to other revolvers. The video also touches on the history of the Schofield and its contemporaries, as well as broader philosophical points about appreciating the present and firearm ownership.

This video demonstrates the loading technique for a Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. The process involves using four 5-round stripper clips to load a 20-round detachable box magazine. The demonstration highlights efficient use of stripper clips and proper manual action cycling.

This video demonstrates the specialized loading procedure for the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting the use of stripper clips to fill its unique 25-round extended magazine. Mae, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases proper technique for engaging targets at 70 yards, emphasizing disciplined trigger control, efficient bolt manipulation, and consistent cheek weld during live fire. The demonstration covers the bolt-action operation, recoil impulse management, and analysis of shot placement.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, as demonstrated in an ASMR-style video. It covers loading, action closure, and firing, emphasizing mechanical operation and recoil. The video highlights proper muzzle discipline and the historical expertise of the presenter.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the iconic Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by firearms experts Mae and Othais. It covers the unique method of loading the pan magazine and the techniques for engaging targets in both short bursts and sustained fire. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling and the effectiveness of the light machine gun at various ranges.