This video explores the intriguing presence of a Confederate revolver in a photograph of Geronimo, dating from the late 19th century. It delves into the historical context of the "old old west," highlighting the common use of surplus Civil War weaponry. The description explains the transitional period where percussion revolvers coexisted with cartridge long arms, providing a plausible explanation for the firearm choice. The video aims to educate viewers on historical firearms and their usage.
This video from C&Rsenal's "Primer" series provides a historical overview, functional explanation, and live-fire demonstration of the British Tranter 1879 revolver. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the documentary delves into the history of this classic firearm, with ammunition data provided by DrakeGmbH and animations by Bruno. The content is part of a series honoring historic conflicts and is released bi-weekly. Additional resources, including books and a print gallery, are linked.
This video focuses on the 11mm Devisme cartridge revolver, a historical firearm produced by Devisme of Paris. The description highlights its significance as one of the early true centerfire cartridge revolvers, with production commencing around 1858-1859. It's described as a high-quality, 6-shot, bottom-break model. The manufacturer, Devisme, is also noted for producing other types of firearms, including parlor pistols, percussion guns, and dueling pistols.
This video delves into the Confederate Cofer Revolver, a firearm crafted by Virginian gunsmith T.W. Cofer for the Confederacy during the Civil War. Unlike many of his contemporaries who replicated existing designs, Cofer attempted innovative advancements, notably a two-part cylinder for self-contained cartridges, though wartime pressures halted these developments. The revolvers were sold privately to soldiers rather than through formal military contracts. The description also highlights a Patreon link for further content.
This video focuses on the Allen & Wheelock Lipfire Navy Revolver, a unique firearm that emerged during the transition to cartridge revolvers. Instead of adhering to the Rollin White patent, Allen & Wheelock developed their own lipfire ammunition system, similar to rimfire. The description highlights their legal strategy to delay infringement lawsuits, ultimately converting to percussion revolvers after an injunction. The specific model discussed is a .36 caliber "Navy" version, which has since been modified to accept both lipfire and rimfire rounds.
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