Videos tagged with Cartridge Conversion

This video from InRange TV compares the .38 Special cartridge to the historical .38 Colt, specifically in the context of a Colt 1851 Navy cartridge conversion. The comparison likely delves into the performance differences and historical significance of these firearms and their ammunition. The description also highlights viewer support through Patreon.

This video explores the Colt Thuer cartridge conversion, a workaround developed by Colt to circumvent the Rollin White patent which had granted Smith & Wesson exclusive rights to manufacture modern breach-loading cartridge revolvers. The Thuer conversion, while loading from the front, ingeniously utilized center-fire cartridges to avoid patent infringement, showcasing a fascinating piece of firearm innovation history.

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson delves into a pair of Victorian British revolvers. The video showcases a percussion revolver and one that has been converted to fire cartridges. The Daw revolver, despite its craftsmanship, is highlighted as a commercial failure. The video also poses a question to viewers about the whereabouts of Giuseppe Garibaldi's revolvers and encourages subscriptions for more arms and armor content. Support for the Royal Armouries museum is also solicited through donations and membership.

This video features a discussion and shooting of the Uberti reproduction of a Richards conversion 1860 Army revolver. The firearm is chambered in .45 Colt and has a 3.5-inch barrel. The content highlights the specific model and its caliber, with the presenter known for their educational and entertainment-focused firearm content on their private range.

This video, despite lacking a detailed description, focuses on the practice of "pinching percussion caps." The title explicitly states a negative recommendation for this technique, suggesting it will likely delve into why this method is inadvisable. The content will probably cover potential safety issues, firearm malfunction risks, or proper ammunition handling procedures related to percussion caps. Expect explanations and demonstrations of why not to pinch percussion caps.

This YouTube video demonstrates the process of forming 300 Blackout brass. The creator utilizes a jig purchased from Etsy to convert Lake City 5.56 ammunition into the desired 300 Blackout caliber. The video focuses on the practical application of reloading and cartridge conversion for rifle ammunition.

This video explores a unique Confederate Gillam & Miller Rolling Block rifle transformation, highlighting how muzzleloading rifles were converted to cartridge-firing firearms in the post-Civil War South. The description emphasizes the rarity of the Gillam & Miller pattern, with only 677 produced for North Carolina. It explains the process of using existing rifle components with a new Remington Rolling Block action to create a more modern firearm at a lower cost than a new rifle. The example shown illustrates the practical, hard-use nature of firearms in the post-war era, updated for continued utility.

This video examines a Colt 1851 Navy revolver that has been converted to fire cartridges. The discussion includes differentiating between .38 Colt and .38 Special ammunition. Additionally, the video showcases the firearm being used in a local Back Up Gun Match, offering a glimpse into competitive shooting applications.

This video compares a 1860 Colt percussion pistol with a Richard-Mason Type 2 Cartridge conversion. It explores the transition from percussion to cartridge firearms in the late 1800s, highlighting why many people didn't immediately upgrade due to cost and the sufficiency of their existing percussion revolvers. The comparison delves into the advantages and disadvantages of both systems for average users during that era.

This video from Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Keith provides a practical solution for owners of firearms chambered in obsolete cartridges where commercial ammunition is no longer available. They demonstrate how to modify existing brass casings from more common cartridges to create functionally equivalent rounds. Examples include converting .32-20 Winchester brass for 7.63mm Mannlicher, .30-30 brass for .32 Winchester Special, and .223 Remington brass for 7.63mm Mauser. The techniques involve cutting rims, creating extractor grooves, and resizing. The video also highlights the importance of quality lubricants and recommends two key reference books for cartridge conversions.

This video discusses the French NATO standardization efforts in the late 1950s, focusing on the MAS 49-56 rifle and its attempted conversion to the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. Despite the cartridge similarity to the rifle's original 7.5mm round, the project was abandoned due to significant redesign challenges arising from the 7.62mm round's different pressure curve. The conversion resulted in issues like poor extraction and broken parts due to high bolt velocity. Only 150 of these modified rifles were produced by the St. Etienne factory before the program's cancellation.

This video showcases a unique bolt-action cartridge conversion of a French M1822 rifle. The presenter highlights the conversion to a single-shot bolt-action system utilizing a newly manufactured receiver. While the specific patent holder and date are unknown, the presenter notes the system appears surprisingly well-designed compared to other experimental conversions of the era. The video focuses on the technical aspects and design of this historical firearm modification.