Videos tagged with 1914

This video showcases a vintage Lyon & Healy "American Conservatory" banjo from approximately 1914-1916. The description highlights its historical significance and excellent condition, noting upgrades such as new gold-plated geared tuners and a Kershner tailpiece from the era. It also mentions the banjo's construction with a mahogany neck and pot, and a rosewood fingerboard. The video creator also promotes their Patreon, online courses, merchandise, and music platforms, indicating a focus on banjo heritage and music.

This video delves into the historical event of the "Asgard" yacht gunrunning to Howth, Dublin, on July 14th, 1914. The yacht secretly transported 900 Mauser 1871 rifles and 29,000 rounds of ammunition for the Irish Volunteers. The description highlights the defiance of British authorities and notes that these specific rifles became significant during the 1916 Easter Rising. It also provides links to related content on Ulster gunrunning and the "Forgotten Weapons" channel's platforms.

This video explores the historical significance of the "Howth" Mauser 1871 rifle, focusing on its role in Irish Volunteers gunrunning into Dublin. It delves into the history of this antique firearm and its connection to Irish nationalism and the events leading up to the Irish rebellion. The content highlights a specific model of rifle and its historical context.

This YouTube video features a user shooting their 1892 Lebel Revolver, manufactured in 1914. The description highlights the historical context and includes hashtags referencing the firearm's origin, its appearance in the Call of Duty video game series, and its connection to World War I and World War II.

This video focuses on the UVF's significant gun-running operation in 1914, where they acquired nearly 25,000 surplus rifles, including the Gewehr 88, and millions of rounds of ammunition. The rifles, sourced from Hamburg, were smuggled into Ireland to bolster the Ulster Volunteer Force's capabilities in response to Home Rule. The video highlights that many of these rifles, including the featured Gewehr 88, were marked with the UVF insignia upon arrival, demonstrating the successful execution of this large-scale arms procurement.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Tirmax, a rare pre-WW1 .32 ACP light carbine manufactured in Liege by a German company between 1909 and 1914. The description details its simple blowback operation with a heavy hammer spring for increased bolt resistance and a manually cocking lever. The reviewer highlights the scarcity of these firearms due to their limited production before WWI. During range testing, the specific example experienced significant issues, including feeding problems and a dangerous slam-fire incident where three rounds discharged rapidly, prompting the reviewer to cease firing. The owner plans to have it inspected by a gunsmith.

This video offers a tour of well-preserved Russian Imperial Army trench systems built around Helsinki between 1914 and 1917 during World War I. It provides viewers with a glimpse into the living and fighting conditions of soldiers in these extensive defensive structures prior to the collapse of Imperial Russia. The channel is viewer-supported via Patreon.

This video delves into the history and features of the Mauser Model 1914 semi-automatic pistol. Contrary to the common association of Mauser with bolt-action rifles, this presentation highlights their lesser-known handgun production. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, details the pistol's 3.4-inch barrel, fixed sights, and its chambering in the .32 ACP cartridge. The Mauser Model 1914 was produced between 1914 and 1934, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century firearm design from a renowned manufacturer.