This video focuses on two historical Swiss military firearms: the M1900 Short Rifle and the M1905 Cavalry Carbine, both part of the Schmidt-Rubin family of rifles. The title highlights their 'short' versions, suggesting a focus on their specific designs and potential differences from standard models. The description reinforces the topic with relevant hashtags like #forgottenweapons and specific model years.
This video delves into Latvia's unique Charger-Loading Lee Enfield (CLLE) Cavalry Carbine, a rare firearm assembled in the early 1920s by BSA using older Lee Metford and Long Lee parts. Commissioned by Latvian cavalry forces during the Latvian War of Independence after receiving British P14 Enfield support, these carbines featured 21-inch barrels and a charger clip bridge. They remained in service through World War Two, with replacement barrels sourced from Tikkakoski in Finland. The description highlights their post-war fate, including potential Red Army reserve service and use by anti-Soviet partisans, leading to their scarcity today. The example shown features a Tikka barrel.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the Gallager carbine, a lesser-known but historically significant firearm used by Union cavalry during the American Civil War. It details the carbine's design as a .52-caliber single-shot breechloader, its innovative but flawed extraction mechanism, and its evolution with the addition of an extractor and ability to fire metallic cartridges. The video also mentions its use by the French Empire during the Franco-Prussian War, highlighting its intermediate position between muzzleloaders and fully self-contained metallic cartridge arms.
This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, a firearm introduced in the 1850s to modernize U.S. military arms. Designed to function as both a pistol and a carbine, the 1855 ultimately fell short of expectations due to its unwieldy size as a pistol and lack of effectiveness as a carbine compared to contemporary designs like the Sharps. The video also highlights the innovative Maynard tape priming system, noting its susceptibility to environmental conditions. Despite its flaws, the 1855 Pistol Carbine saw limited issue during the Civil War due to arms shortages.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the Burnside carbine, a significant firearm used by cavalry during the American Civil War. It explores the carbine's unique breech-loading design, its inventor Ambrose Burnside's multifaceted career (including his role in the NRA's founding), and its historical context as the third most popular cavalry carbine of the war, trailing the Sharps and Spencer. The discussion highlights the rapid pace of firearm development during the era, rendering the Burnside technologically obsolete within a decade. Despite its eventual limitations and the Burnside Company's bankruptcy, the carbine is recognized as an important step in firearm evolution.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Lee-Enfield Carbine, a specialized firearm developed for British cavalry at the end of the 19th century. Unlike its infantry counterparts, the carbine featured a shorter, sleeker design optimized to minimize snagging when carried in a saddle scabbard. Key differences include a six-round magazine and specific nose cap configurations. The video touches on its use in the Second Anglo-Boer War, various modifications for different units like the Royal Irish Constabulary and New Zealand troops, and its eventual obsolescence as military design shifted towards more standardized roles by the turn of the 20th century, ultimately being replaced by the Short, Magazine Lee-Enfield.
This video delves into Argentina's unique Model 1909 SOM Sniper rifle, a fascinating piece of firearms history. Argentina, an early adopter of Mauser rifles, introduced the Model 1909 and in 1913, acquired 500 French SOM telescopic sights for sniper configurations. Notably, these scopes were mounted on cavalry carbines rather than standard infantry rifles. The 3x fixed power SOM scopes featured a mounting system reminiscent of late WWI French Lebel rifle mounts, suggesting French influence or design. The video highlights the rarity of finding a complete matching set, including the rifle, mounts, scope, and its case.
This video delves into the extremely rare Chassepot Model 1866 rifle specifically designed for African cavalry. It explains the modifications made to the standard Chassepot to accommodate a cavalryman's needs, such as reinforced stock and altered sling swivels for diagonal carry. The video highlights that only 12,000 of these were produced by St Etienne in 1869 and that very few survive today, often being rebuilt into standard infantry models. It also briefly mentions the broader 'Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016' book.
This video showcases a 1936 Italian Carcano Cavalry Carbine chambered in 6.5x52mm. The description highlights its historical significance and origin, and includes general firearm-related hashtags. The focus is clearly on the specific firearm model and its origins.
This video from the Royal Armouries features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a historical cavalry carbine. The carbine is notable for its early example of an adjustable butt plate and its suitability for mounted use. The description also highlights a unique family story associated with the weapon. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armour, and the video invites viewers to support their work and learn more about their collection through various online platforms.
This video explores the history and technical aspects of the emergency Crimean cavalry carbine, specifically focusing on the US Greene Carbine. Hosted by firearm and weapons expert Jonathan Ferguson, the discussion highlights the urgent need for modernized cavalry arms during the Crimean War and why the Greene Carbine, despite being a strong contender, ultimately did not gain widespread adoption due to its obturator mechanism. The Royal Armouries, the presenter, invites viewer engagement and provides links for support and membership.
This "From the Vault" video features Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Steve exploring a Civil War era Spencer Model 1860 Carbine at Rock Island Auction Company. They detail its historical significance as the first mass-produced, metallic cartridge repeating rifle, chambered in .56-56 Spencer rimfire. The carbine's features, including its buttstock magazine, adjustable rear sight, and saddle ring, are highlighted. Caleb demonstrates loading and firing the exceptionally well-preserved rifle, noting its vibrant casehardening. The segment also mentions the Spencer's prominent role in the movie "Unforgiven."
