This video delves into the development of the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, highlighting its advancements over earlier models like the Henry and 1866. Key innovations discussed include the introduction of the robust .44-40 Winchester Center Fire cartridge, which offered increased power and reliability compared to rimfire rounds. The description also points out the Model 1873's lighter steel frame and its crucial dust cover, designed to protect the action from environmental debris. The rifle's versatility, with options for various configurations, and its significant impact on Winchester's reputation as a leading repeating rifle manufacturer are emphasized. The video also touches on the availability of reloading tools for the centerfire cartridge.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Chassepot needle rifle, a significant French infantry firearm adopted in 1866. It highlights the Chassepot as the French response to the German Dreyse needle rifle and notes its status as one of the few needlefire rifles to see widespread military service. The description explains the needlefire concept, involving a firing pin piercing a paper cartridge to detonate an internal primer, and acknowledges the breech sealing challenges inherent in this system, while still recognizing it as a substantial upgrade from muzzleloading rifles. It also mentions the rifle's successor, the 1874 Gras rifle, which was a conversion to brass cartridges.
This video showcases a historically significant Winchester Model 1866 rifle, specially crafted for the 1876 World's Fair in Philadelphia. Editors John Zent and Mark Keefe had the rare opportunity to examine this unfired, expertly engraved firearm at SHOT Show 2015. The rifle is now a prized possession of the Cody Firearms Museum, highlighting its importance in American firearms history and craftsmanship.
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