The Revolvers from Peaky Blinders

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the "pocket model" Webley Mark IV, a compact revolver designed for concealment and personal defense. The discussion highlights its historical context and its relevance in the modern era, with the Webley brand experiencing a resurgence. The video also includes promotional links for the expert's book, museum events, and support for the Royal Armouries.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Webley .22 Target Model Mark IV revolver. It highlights the differences from the standard .38 caliber Mark IV, focusing on its dedicated .22 rimfire design, adjustable sights, and historical context as a training and civilian firearm. The review details its production dates and specific features.

This guide details the operation and reloading procedure for the Webley Mark VI .455 Revolver, as demonstrated by Misha. It covers the unique top-break action, automatic extraction of spent casings, and the loading of six rounds. The demonstration highlights proficient handling of the mechanism and the use of specific .455 Webley ammunition.

Sam Andrews, a collector of British Empire period arms from the 1700s to WWII, showcases a range of firearms. The collection spans from flintlock pistols used in the Napoleonic Wars to early cartridge revolvers and World War II-era automatics. Andrews details the evolution of firearm technology, ignition systems, and military adoption, highlighting specific models like the Adams, Enfield Mark II, and various Webley revolvers, offering insights into their historical context and design.

This episode of American Rifleman TV features a historical look at the Browning Hi Power pistol, a design with French influences. Managing Editor Kelly Young provides a review of the EAA Girsan MC1911 Match Elite. The "I Have This Old Gun" segment revisits the Webley Mark VI revolver, a firearm notably used by British forces during World War I. The description also includes information on how to watch full episodes of ARTV and tune in to new broadcasts.

The Yankee Marshal discusses five high-end firearms he desires but cannot afford due to their significant price tags. The list includes the Cabot Arms Damascus 1911, FK Brno Field Pistol in 7.5 FK, Korth XR 44 Magnum, Arsenal Prismatic Dueler, and Anderson Wheeler Mark VII. These firearms are admired for their craftsmanship, unique features, and powerful calibers, but their cost, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, places them out of reach for the speaker.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.