Miller Pill-Lock Revolving Rifle

The Spencer 1886 shotgun is a 12-gauge, slide-action repeater weighing 8.1 pounds with a 49-inch overall length. It holds five rounds in an under-barrel magazine and features a semi-pistol grip. While its pump action was decent for the 19th century, it's not smooth by modern standards. Historically, it was popular with market hunters before game laws were enacted.

This video demonstrates the firing and reloading process of a Merwin Hulbert "Skullcrusher" revolver. Visuals highlight the removal of spent cartridges and the subsequent loading of new ammunition, offering a glimpse into the operation of this historical firearm.

This expert guide details the operation of the historic Westley Richards 'Monkey Tail' Carbine. The video highlights its unique breech-loading mechanism, proprietary .451 combustible paper cartridges, and historical significance, particularly its use by the Boers. The carbine's design, featuring a distinctive lever for loading and a self-cleaning wad, is explained. Original military models are noted as rare, with many surplus examples imported to the US.

This video explores the continued utility of rifles that are a century old. It delves into whether these vintage firearms can still perform effectively in modern contexts, potentially touching upon their design, materials, historical significance, and practical applications compared to contemporary firearms. The focus is on assessing their relevance and functionality after a significant period of time.

This video is the twelfth episode in a series focusing on black powder military rifles. It highlights the 1885 Remington-Lee rifle, discussing its appeal for collectors and handloaders due to its affordability and ease of reloading. The content aims to demonstrate how to enjoy these historical firearms at the range and provides a segment on making ammunition for them, encouraging viewers to engage with this aspect of historical firearm ownership. The series features the host and a handloader friend exploring different models each month.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" explores the history and function of the Howdah pistol. Designed for 19th-century tiger hunters in India who needed to defend themselves from the very animals they were hunting, often from atop an elephant, the Howdah pistol represents a unique intersection of hunting and self-defense needs. The video features NRA Museums Director Phil Schreier discussing the necessity that drove its invention and includes footage of the Howdah pistol in action on the range. It also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for complete episodes and provides tune-in information for new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.