This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a rare 1597 8-shot carbine revolver, a precursor to modern self-rotating revolvers. It predates the popularization of designs by Elisha Collier, Artemis Wheeler, and Samuel Colt by nearly a century. The video offers a close-up look at the decorated sporting gun's functionality and history, while also promoting two books with contributions from Ferguson and Nicholson, and encouraging support for the Royal Armouries.
This video delves into the fascinating Henry Nock 6-barrel flintlock, a self-priming pepperbox pistol. The presenter highlights its resemblance to Nock's more famous 7-barreled volley gun, which was designed for naval boarding. Unlike the volley gun, this pepperbox features manually rotated barrels allowing for six distinct shots before reloading. The priming mechanism and lock are noted to be remarkably similar to the Collier repeating flintlock system, with speculation that Artemis Wheeler of the United States may have developed it. The description also links to related videos on other historical firearms like the Collier, Ferguson, and Allen & Thurber pepperbox, offering viewers further context.
This video provides an in-depth look at Elisha Collier's flintlock revolvers, a significant development in early repeating handguns. It details the historical context, the collaborative efforts of Collier and Artemis Wheeler, and the manufacturing process involving high-end British gunsmiths. The description highlights the three distinct patterns of Collier's revolvers, distinguishing between flintlock and percussion models, and notes their limited production numbers and military adoption. The video also touches upon the inspiration Collier's designs provided for Samuel Colt's later innovations.
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