Why did these percussion pistols have such straight grips? With firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the history and technical aspects of Henry Deringer's percussion pocket pistols. Ian McCollum details Deringer's career, the transition from flintlock to percussion, and the design features that made these pistols popular defensive tools. The discussion covers their mechanical operation, common calibers and barrel lengths, and the significant impact of Deringer's brand, even leading to trademark infringement lawsuits over counterfeit models.

This video focuses on the Webley .22 Target Model Mk IV Revolver, a historical firearm. Leveraging information from the title and description, the tags highlight the specific firearm model, its caliber, the manufacturer, and related general firearm categories. It appears to be an informational or review-style video for firearm enthusiasts interested in vintage revolvers.

This video provides an in-depth look at a double-barrel percussion pistol from the Victorian era, manufactured by Joseph Riley. The expert highlights its features, including its .58 caliber bore, box lock action, and decorative elements. The discussion also touches upon its intended use as a self-defense or traveling pistol and the historical context of its maker, Joseph Riley, an Irish immigrant who became a prominent London gunmaker.

This video demonstrates the loading and firing of a Pedersoli Howda pistol, a double-barreled percussion firearm. The presenter, hickok45, showcases various loads, including birdshot and buck-and-ball, against targets like trash cans. He details the process of loading black powder, wads, and projectiles, emphasizing techniques for securing the loads, especially in the second barrel fired, to prevent shifting due to recoil. The video also touches upon the historical context and intended use of the Howda pistol as a powerful close-range firearm.

This entry details the Smith & Wesson Straight Line Target pistol, a unique single-shot .22 LR firearm from the 1920s. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its radical design, including a pivoting barrel for loading and a striker-fired mechanism, contrasting it with contemporary models from Colt. Despite its innovative features, the pistol experienced limited commercial success due to perceived trigger inferiority and a heavier weight compared to predecessors.

This review of the Sig Sauer P210 Target, presented by Honest Outlaw, highlights its renowned accuracy and classic design. The pistol features a single-action trigger comparable to a 1911, a low bore axis, and excellent fit and finish. However, the reviewer notes significant drawbacks including low magazine capacity (8 rounds), difficulty finding aftermarket sights and accessories, and basic combat sights that hinder optimal accuracy despite the excellent trigger.

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.