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This video explores a variety of firearms from a sealed bid auction, highlighting their historical significance, unique features, and potential value. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, details specific models like the George Gibbs sidelock, an Ishapore riot gun converted to .410, a William Evans hammer gun, and a Parker Hale Safari rifle. The discussion extends to more unusual pieces such as a Perins & Sons 16-bore shotgun and a rare Dixon sidelock ejector, offering insights into gunmaking history, craftsmanship, and the nuances of the collector's market.

This video explores a diverse collection of firearms from a Holts Auctioneers sealed bid event, highlighting unique features, historical significance, and potential value. The presenters discuss various shotguns, including vintage trap guns, classic side-by-sides, and modern over-unders, offering insights into their construction, handling characteristics, and market appeal. The content emphasizes the importance of detailed inspection and understanding the nuances of different firearm designs for collectors and enthusiasts.

This video provides an in-depth review of numerous firearms available at the Halt sealed bid auction in July 2023. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, examines a wide range of shotguns, including antique hammer guns, modern over-and-unders, and various gauge firearms. He discusses their condition, historical significance, potential value, and suitability for different shooting applications, offering insights into the nuances of the firearms market and the appeal of collecting and restoring firearms.

This video provides an expert comparison between two vintage double-barrel shotguns: the cheapest American offering (Ithaca) and the cheapest British offering (John Wilkes) available on the UK market. The analysis, delivered with high authority by a specialist firearms reviewer, delves into design philosophies, stock and grip variations, action features, and aesthetic details, ultimately deeming the Ithaca superior in this specific comparison due to its higher grade and undervalued market status.

The C&Rsenal Minute of Mae episode examines the Nepalese Gehendra Rifle, a tipping block, breech-loading, black powder firearm. It highlights the rifle's construction, noting the use of hand-fitted, often poor-quality parts, leading to common breakages. The video discusses its similarities to the Martini Henry and Wesley Richards designs, its heavy trigger, and moderate recoil.

This video reviews the Pike patent, also known as the All-Angle Bird Flinger, a handheld clay bird thrower patented in 1900 and sold by Wesley Richards. The presenters demonstrate its use, discuss its historical context, and analyze its effectiveness, noting modifications like the replacement of original rubber components with plastic tubing. The video also includes a historical anecdote about a dispute between the Pike brothers and another company over patent infringement.

This guide details the operation of a classic American side-by-side shotgun, focusing on safe loading, firing at clay targets, and post-shot procedures. It emphasizes proper firearm handling and technique, as demonstrated by a high-authority instructor. The video showcases proficient clay shooting and safe gun manipulation on an outdoor range.

This video demonstrates advanced techniques for driven pheasant shooting, emphasizing the 'big swing' required for high-flying birds. Expert Jonny Carter showcases proper lead, follow-through, and rapid target transitions in a traditional UK game shooting environment. The footage highlights the precision and skill needed for successful wing shooting at distance.

This guide details techniques for indoor clay pigeon shooting, as demonstrated by a professional shooting sports content creator at the MSZU facility. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, fluid shotgun mounting, and accurate target lead/follow-through for breaking clay targets. The unique indoor environment of MSZU, featuring specialized acoustic walls and clay trap systems, is highlighted.

This video demonstrates advanced one-handed shooting techniques with an over-under shotgun, as showcased by Jonny Carter at Downlands. The expert-level instruction highlights maintaining balance and control during recoil, fluid reloading of a break-action firearm, and successful engagement of aerial targets. It emphasizes high dexterity and familiarity with the shotgun platform.