This YouTube Short features a Chinese cartridge sniper rifle targeting a wheel. The video is tagged with terms indicating it's intended for viral reach on platforms like YouTube Shorts and potentially relates to popular mobile games like PUBG Mobile. It also highlights the rifle's caliber.
This video explores a historical question about the adoption of firearms in the United States. It ponders why single-shot muzzleloaders and cartridge rifles were still being adopted concurrently with the popularity of lever-action firearms. The description also highlights various channels and sponsorships associated with Hickok45, focusing on educational and entertainment content related to firearms safety and responsible gun ownership.
This video explores Russia's first military cartridge rifle, the Colt-Berdan I, designed by Hiram Berdan. The description details the 1867 procurement by a Russian delegation, the agreement to purchase Berdan's single-shot trapdoor rifle chambered in .42 Berdan, and its distinctive in-line striker mechanism. Colt manufactured 30,000 of these Model 1868 rifles for export, with deliveries occurring between 1869 and 1870. The video also briefly touches upon Berdan's subsequent design improvements leading to the Berdan II.
This video from 'Top Guns' delves into the history of US cartridge rifles. While the video itself is not presented, the description highlights the business's commitment to serving the community with an indoor range and a focus on offering competitive pricing and exceptional service. It also expresses a strong belief in the Second Amendment and the importance of defending constitutional rights.
This video delves into the history and design of the Roper Repeating Rifle and Shotgun, a fascinating early example of cartridge firearms. It highlights the collaboration between Sylvester Roper, the original designer, and Christopher Spencer, who played a crucial role in its production after the Civil War. The description details the rotary magazine, reusable steel cartridges, high initial price point, and the eventual sale of the company. It also touches upon Spencer's subsequent ventures, including the invention of the automatic screw machine.
This video delves into Major George Fosbery's breechloading prototype rifle, a contender in British trials during the late 1860s for a new cartridge-firing rifle. While ultimately unsuccessful against the Martini-Henry, Fosbery's design was noted for its ability to be loaded with minimal movement, a key requirement for formations. The video highlights that only a small number of these rifles were produced and sold on the civilian market, offering a glimpse into a lesser-known but significant piece of firearm history. The description also references Fosbery's more famous invention, the Webley-Fosbery self-cocking revolver.
This video features Eric and Kevin testing a 1875 Snider Carbine with Portuguese contract markings. They discuss its design, which is based on the P-61, and highlight its use of a centerfire black powder cartridge and a breech-loading system that allows for a higher rate of fire compared to traditional muzzleloaders. A speed comparison between the Snider Carbine and Kevin's P-61 Musket is also planned for later in the video. The content emphasizes the historical significance and practical functionality of this firearm, with a focus on black powder shooting and historical rifle comparisons.
This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the 1867 Werndl Military Rifle, the first breech-loading cartridge rifle adopted by the Austro-Hungarian military. It highlights the rifle's significance as a replacement for older muzzleloaders and conversions, its unique rotating breech locking system, and its crucial role in propelling the Steyr manufacturing company to international prominence. The description also provides a link to another video featuring the Werndl in action.
Larry Potterfield, founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, presents a video focusing on American single-shot cartridge rifles. He expresses his personal passion for these firearms and takes a closer look at several examples of these "fine old guns." The video aims to provide historical context and appreciation for this specific segment of firearm history, directing viewers to the MidwayUSA Video Library for more content.
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