Weirdly Late "Buck-N-Ball" - Standard Arms 50 Caliber "Camp" Gun

Published on October 25, 2021
Duration: 6:45

This video provides an expert-level overview of the exceptionally rare Standard Arms '.50 Caliber Camp' Gun, presented by Ian McCollum. The review details the firearm's unique pump-action mechanism, smoothbore barrel, and ornate bronze furniture. It contextualizes the gun within the history of the Standard Arms Mfg. Co., highlighting its ambitious design and commercial failure compared to industry giants like Winchester and Remington.

Quick Summary

The Standard Arms '.50 Caliber Camp' Gun is an exceptionally rare firearm (25-30 made) from the early 20th century. It features a unique .50 caliber smoothbore barrel for ball or shot, a pump-action mechanism, and ornate cast bronze furniture. Despite its innovative design, the Standard Arms Mfg. Co. was a commercial failure compared to Winchester and Remington.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Standard Arms Camp Gun
  2. 01:19The Camp Gun Concept & .50 Caliber Smoothbore
  3. 02:43Mechanical Features: Pump Action & Capacity
  4. 04:00Furniture, Markings & Serial Number
  5. 05:50Rarity and Conclusion: A Failed Venture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Standard Arms 'Camp' Gun?

The Standard Arms 'Camp' Gun is a rare, early 20th-century firearm chambered in .50 caliber with a smoothbore barrel. It features a pump-action mechanism and distinctive ornate cast bronze furniture, representing an ambitious but commercially unsuccessful design from the Standard Arms Mfg. Co.

What makes the Standard Arms 'Camp' Gun unique?

Its uniqueness stems from its rarity (only 25-30 made), the .50 caliber smoothbore barrel designed for both ball and shot, and its ornate cast bronze furniture. Unlike other Standard Arms models, the Camp Gun is pump-action only, with the tube serving as a pump guide.

Who founded the Standard Arms Mfg. Co.?

The Standard Arms Mfg. Co. was founded on patents by Morris Smith. The company operated briefly between 1909 and 1914 in Wilmington, Delaware, aiming to produce innovative firearms but ultimately failing commercially compared to larger competitors.

What caliber and barrel type does the Standard Arms 'Camp' Gun have?

The Standard Arms 'Camp' Gun features a .50 caliber smoothbore barrel. This design allowed it to function as a combination gun, capable of firing either a single large lead ball or shot loads, similar in concept to some Ishapore .410 conversions.

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