This video explores the Colt Franklin, a rare repeating rifle patented in 1884 by General William Franklin. Designed to compete for military contracts, this rifle featured a unique detachable 9-round hopper-type magazine and was chambered in .45-70. Despite undergoing extensive trials with the US Army and Navy, it was not adopted, likely due to concerns about the magazine's durability in field conditions. Only 50 of these rifles were produced, making it a historically significant and unusual firearm.
This video delves into the "Expert" Auto-Ejector system, patented by Silver and Fletcher in 1884 and integrated into approximately 350 Webley New Model RIC revolvers. The system offered a faster method of unloading compared to traditional ejector rods, allowing for rapid expulsion of spent casings by pulling the trigger multiple times. A notable safety feature, a firing pin retraction mechanism, is also highlighted. The revolvers were sold to law enforcement agencies like the Royal Irish Constabulary and Metropolitan London Police, and lack standard Webley markings, instead bearing serial numbers specific to Webley and Silver & Fletcher.
This video offers a close-up review of a 1st Generation Colt .45 Single Action Army (SAA) revolver from 1884. The content focuses on detailing the vintage firearm, likely aimed at collectors and enthusiasts of historical firearms. The description also promotes additional channels by the creator, Hickok45, for clips and discussions, as well as supporting Patreon members and sponsors.
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