This American Rifleman Television segment explores the fascinating Terry Carbine, an early breechloading bolt-action rifle patented by William Terry in 1856. The video highlights its innovative turn-bolt action with locking lugs, its use of a unique paper-wrapped cartridge ignited by percussion caps, and its rudimentary gas seal mechanism. It details the carbine's service with the British military's 18th Hussars and its presence in the American Civil War, notably used by Confederate figures like J.E.B. Stuart and found in Jefferson Davis's baggage. The description also touches on its commercial variants and why it ultimately failed to transition to the metallic cartridge era due to its loading port design and inability to easily eject spent cases.
This video delves into the Terry's Breechloading Carbine, a unique firearm patented in the UK in 1856. It highlights its limited adoption by the British military, specifically the 18th Hussars, and its presence in colonial organizations and with Confederate figures like J.E.B. Stuart and Jefferson Davis. The description details its bolt-action mechanism, paper cartridge use for obturation, and the reasons for its commercial failure, primarily its inability to be converted to metallic cartridges, which led to the company's closure by 1870. Approximately 20,000 units were produced.
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