Videos tagged with Case Hardening

This YouTube video features cowboy gun enthusiast Alan Garbers discussing Pietta's new Premier Series single-action revolvers with Tom McHale on Insider. The video highlights the "Thumb-Buster" revolvers, emphasizing their aesthetic appeal, particularly their genuine bone case-hardening. The description also promotes the American Handgunner Insider newsletter for exclusive online content.

This video provides a walk-around tour of the Holts gunroom in July 2024, highlighting potential bargains and rare finds. The content delves into fine gunmaking, discussing case hardening, bore measurements with expert Simon Reinhold, and showcasing exceptional engraving. Notably, the video touches upon Nigel Mansell's personal shotguns. The description also includes promotional links for channel memberships, ammunition, and hearing protection.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Alsop Pocket Revolver, a .31 caliber firearm designed by Charles Alsop. The description highlights its historical context, including its patent dates (1861-1862) and its similarity to the Savage Navy revolver, noting shared investors. The video showcases the revolver's excellent condition, featuring a blend of bluing, strawing, and case hardening. It also touches upon the commercial challenges faced by Alsop revolvers due to their high cost and production difficulties in a competitive market. Links for Patreon support and merchandise are also included.

This YouTube video features a Q&A session with Nathaniel from Faxon, delving into the intricacies of barrel manufacturing. The discussion highlights the differences and pros/cons of nitride versus chrome lining treatments for firearm barrels, touching on their impact on accuracy and durability. The video also explores the history and evolution of barrel manufacturing processes, including cold hammer forging and cut rifling, as well as advancements like button rifling and progressive twist rifling. The discussion extends to the metallurgy of stainless steel barrels and the potential benefits of nitride treatment for other firearm components.

This video features a review of the Lyman Trade Rifle, a .50 caliber blackpowder firearm. The reviewer highlights its traditional Hawken design, quality construction with a Turkish Walnut stock, and attractive aesthetic features like bluing, case hardening, and polished brass. The rifle is praised for its accuracy, outperforming some modern centerfire rifles at 100 yards with stock sights, and its excellent trigger. The discussion touches on its historical context, including its use by figures like Jeremiah Johnson, and compares its value proposition to other Hawken rifle options and even modern handguns like the Glock 19, emphasizing its affordability and enduring functionality.