This video showcases a rare 1893 Lee-Metford Trials Carbine, one of only 100 ever produced. The presenter highlights key differences between this trial model and the eventually adopted pattern, including its exposed muzzle (similar to Martini carbines), the absence of a safety and sling attachments, and the presence of a barrel band. It features the bent bolt handle found in later models and a short 6-round magazine. The video focuses on this specific carbine, serial number 32, providing an in-depth look at a unique piece of firearms history.
This video delves into the historical evolution of the saber, a type of curved sword. While not a firearms video, it touches upon historical weaponry and military contexts. The channel's other content appears to be firearms-related, suggesting a broader focus on weaponry and defense.
This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the Carcano Moschetto M91 carbine, highlighting its adoption by various Italian military units like cavalry and Bersaglieri. The review emphasizes its light weight and handiness, made more manageable by the low recoil of the 6.5x52mm cartridge. It also touches on the evolution of the Moschetto, including the later M38 variant, and its widespread production and issue during World War Two. The presenter thanks InterOrdnance / Royal Tiger Imports for providing the carbines for the video.
This video delves into the US military's 1907 automatic pistol trials, focusing on Colt's Model 1907, an evolution of their Model 1905. Despite initial positive judgment, the pistol faced significant issues during a year-long cavalry field trial, including jamming, part breakages, accuracy problems, and handling difficulties on horseback. Modifications were made in 1909, but John Browning continued developmental work, leading to substantial mechanical improvements. The video explores the trials and the pistol's performance.
This video explores the Civil War Smith Carbine, a unique breechloading firearm patented by Gilbert Smith. It details the carbine's development, military contracts, and a total delivery of over 31,000 units. The video highlights the Smith's break-action design and its distinctive rubber cartridges, noting that ignition was provided by a separate primer. The obturation system using the rubber cartridge is discussed as being reliable, and the carbine generally received positive feedback from cavalry units that utilized it in combat.
This video compares the 1873 Trapdoor rifle and carbine against the 1860 Spencer repeater, investigating why the US military transitioned from the Spencer to the single-shot Trapdoor. The comparison is conducted on the clock to help understand the military's decision and prepare for future 'Lever Gun Series' videos. The video emphasizes its viewer-supported model via Patreon.
This video delves into Germany's initial foray into smokeless carbines with the Kar 88 and Gewehr 91, introduced after the smokeless Gewehr 88 commission rifle. It highlights the need for modern cavalry carbines, replacing older single-shot models and captured Chassepots. The Kar 88's design for cavalry use and its subsequent adaptation for artillery crews with the Gewehr 91 (adding a stacking rod) are discussed. The video also notes their eventual obsolescence before World War I, their widespread reissue during the conflict for support troops, and their final disappearance from military service due to post-war arms limitations.
This video delves into the unusual Greene carbine, patented in 1854 and manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company. Initially sold to the US military, its design proved too cumbersome for cavalry use, leading to no further purchases. The British military placed a larger order, intended for the Cape Mounted Rifles, but struggled with ammunition development. The carbine features a unique rotating barrel locking system and utilizes a tapered needle to ignite percussion caps through Maynard tape priming. Despite extensive testing, the Greene carbine was ultimately superseded by the Westley-Richards breechloader and saw no field service before being stored and eventually destroyed or sold.
This video takes viewers behind the scenes of a spectacular horse show featuring the Winged Hussars, an elite 17th-century Polish cavalry unit. The show highlights their traditional uniforms and military skills, including mounted drill exercises with sabres, lances, and pistols. The description mentions the return of Jarek Struczyński, a past winner at the Royal Armouries Easter Tournament. The video showcases historical military cavalry demonstrations.
This video showcases a historical reenactment event featuring the Winged Hussars cavalry from Poland. The event, held at the Royal Armouries, highlights fast-riding, sharp-shooting, and sabre-wielding tactics. It's presented as a spectacular horse show with a focus on historical military cavalry prowess. The description also provides a link for ticket purchases and credits the European History Park Foundation for the video.
This video delves into the history and development of the Colt 1907 Trials Pistol, a crucial iteration leading to the iconic M1911. It highlights the pistol's origins from John Browning's Model 1900 and its evolution through the Model 1905. The 1907 model, chosen for US Army field trials, incorporated a grip safety at military request and underwent several years of testing and refinement, including improvements to sear durability and ejection port widening. The description also touches upon Browning's subsequent work on a single-pivot locking system, leading to the Model 1909, showcasing the iterative design process that shaped one of America's most famous handguns.
This video delves into the historical significance and operational design of the 1875 Schofield revolver, highlighting its innovative fast-reloading mechanism. It contrasts the Schofield's proprietary .45 S&W cartridge with the Colt Single Action Army's .45 Colt, a crucial factor during the Indian Wars when ammunition resupply was a critical challenge for soldiers and cavalrymen. The description humorously alludes to the logistical difficulties faced during this era.
