Videos tagged with Arms Heritage Magazine

This video details the history of the Whitneyville Rolling Block carbines purchased by the Montreal City Police in 1875 for their riot squad. The carbines were chambered in .43 caliber, fitted with long bayonets, and engraved 'Montreal Police.' Despite being acquired for public disturbance preparedness, they were never fired in anger and remained in government possession until the 1960s. The video highlights that Whitneyville's rolling block design, while visually similar to Remington's, was protected by a different patent (Whitney-Laidley). The featured example is provided courtesy of Arms Heritage Magazine.

This video delves into the fascinating story of the Hopkins & Allen Model 1889 rifle, highlighting its connection to Belgium during World War I and the surprising business dealings that led to the manufacturer's bankruptcy. Due to the German occupation of Belgium, the nation's manufacturing base was lost, necessitating the procurement of arms from abroad. The US, at the time, was a willing supplier. Belgium secured a contract with Hopkins & Allen for 140,000 rifles and 10,000 carbines, but the unfavorable terms, including a low price and no down payment, proved disastrous for H&A. Despite delivering only around 12,000 rifles, the company went bankrupt. Marlin-Rockwell eventually took over and completed the contract, with final deliveries in late 1918. The video also touches upon the later Belgian 89/36 carbine rebuilds, making intact WWI-era Hopkins & Allen rifles a rare find.

This video explores Japan's first military revolver, the Smith & Wesson No. 3, chambered in .44 Russian. It details how the opening of Japan by Commodore Perry in 1853 led to significant firearm imports and eventual adoption of handguns by the Imperial Army and Navy. The S&W No. 3 was the first standard sidearm, with Japan importing around 17,000 units between 1878 and 1908, including various models like the Russian and Frontier. The video also touches on Japan's subsequent development of its own top-break revolver, the Type 26, influenced by their positive experience with the S&W No. 3.

This video showcases Portugal's Model 1886 Trooper's Model Abadie Revolver, highlighting Isaac Abadie's innovative gate-loading system. This mechanism, which disconnected the hammer when the loading gate was opened, significantly sped up the reloading process for solid-frame revolvers until the advent of swing-out cylinders. Portugal was an early adopter of this technology, first issuing an officer's model in 1878 and later expanding to a longer-barreled cavalry version in 1886. Approximately 12,000 Abadie revolvers were produced for Portugal across both models. The video notes their scarcity in the US and thanks Mike Carrick of Arms Heritage Magazine for access to the featured example. A C&Rsenal episode on the Portuguese use of these revolvers is also recommended for further details.

This video features a range test of the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, following up on a previous historical and mechanical overview. The presenter discusses the handling and recoil characteristics, noting the high bore axis. A significant safety issue is highlighted: a worn hammer engagement on the specific example can cause accidental discharge even with the safety notch engaged. This serves as a practical demonstration of why strict gun safety rules are essential, as mechanical failures can occur. The video thanks Arms Heritage magazine for providing the firearm.

This video delves into the history and factual origins of the Soviet PSM pistol, debunking its exaggerated reputation as a solely KGB assassination weapon. While acknowledging its extreme thinness for concealment and the surprising armor penetration of its 5.45x18mm bottlenecked cartridge (attributed to its construction rather than design intent), the video clarifies that the PSM was primarily a sidearm for high-ranking officers as a badge of rank, similar to the US use of the 1911 and Colt 1903. It highlights the PSM's simple blowback action, mechanically akin to the Makarov, and thanks Arms Heritage magazine for access to the firearm and ammunition.

This video features a 10-bore flintlock rifle, a reproduction of a 1790s British sporting rifle. The creator had the opportunity to shoot the rifle at the range with Mike Carrick, Q&A Editor for Arms Heritage Magazine. The video highlights the impressive size and power of this historical firearm, offering viewers a glimpse into its operation and the experience of firing it.