Videos tagged with Confederacy

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the history and development of the Whitworth rifle. Initially commissioned by the British government to improve production of the Pattern 1853 Enfield, engineer Sir Joseph Whitworth opted to create a superior rifle. He reduced the bore to .451, designed a bullet three times longer than its diameter, and implemented a unique hexagonal rifling system that provided exceptional accuracy. Despite its superior performance, the Whitworth rifle was expensive to produce and prone to fouling, leading the British military to stick with the Enfield. However, the Whitworth found its way into long-range competitions and, notably, saw service with the Confederacy during the American Civil War.

This video presents historical audio recordings of Confederate veterans demonstrating the "Rebel Yell." It highlights a specific recording by Thomas Alexander, a private in the 37th North Carolina Infantry Regiment (CSA), wounded in 1864. The description also includes various links for supporting the project, purchasing merchandise, and accessing the creator's music on platforms like Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes. The content is focused on historical reenactment and auditory preservation of Civil War-era vocalizations.

This American Rifleman TV segment from "I Have This Old Gun" explores the British Pattern 1856 Cavalry Carbine. The video delves into its features and historical significance, highlighting its lineage from the Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket. Notably, the description points out its import and use by the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The segment aims to educate viewers on this historical firearm.

This video focuses on an 1850s-60s Confederate swivel breech rifle, highlighting its historical significance as a rapid-fire weapon during the American Civil War. The description notes the Confederacy's limited arms and the diverse weaponry used in the early days of the conflict, with this swivel breech rifle being a notable example. The video implies a discussion or demonstration of this historical firearm.

This video discusses the perception that gun rights advocates are likened to the Confederacy by anti-gun proponents. It references an article from stltoday.com regarding "Missouri gun rights warriors" and their stance on federal law. The content is presented by Guns & Gadgets Media, with a disclaimer about the informational and entertainment nature of the video, emphasizing safe practices and adherence to legal firearm ownership. The creator also promotes their Patreon for support.

This episode of American Rifleman TV features a historical dive into the 82nd Airborne's role in Operation Market Garden during WWII, focusing on their mission in the Netherlands to capture key bridges. The "Rifleman Review" segment showcases a review of the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Maple rifle. Additionally, the "I Have This Old Gun" segment highlights the Spiller & Burr percussion revolver, a firearm used by the Confederacy in the Civil War.

This video delves into the fascinating history of George Morse's breechloading carbine, a revolutionary design that, despite its innovative self-contained brass cartridge patented in 1856, failed to secure a US military contract in 1857, losing to the Burnside carbine. To generate revenue, Morse produced 100 commercial sets featuring a receiver with interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrels. The description also touches upon Morse's subsequent contract for military muzzleloader conversions, the stalled progress of that project, and Morse's eventual allegiance with the Confederacy to produce his rifles in the South, setting the stage for a future video.