Videos tagged with Elisha Collier

This video features Jonathan Ferguson discussing British military firearms, specifically contrasting the AR-15 platform with historical flintlock revolvers. Ferguson, an author and firearms historian, delves into the evolution of firearms, referencing his books "Thorneycroft to SA80" and "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier." The description also links to his articles on flintlock revolvers and provides resources for other firearms history channels and reference books, indicating a deep dive into historical firearms development and design.

This video explores an 18th-century self-rotating flintlock revolver, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. The episode delves into this early attempt at a practical one-handed firearm, highlighting it as a 'false start' in the development of revolvers. The discussion touches upon the historical context, design elements, and potential influences on later, more successful designs like those by Colt. The video aims to educate viewers about the evolution of firearm technology, specifically focusing on the mechanics and historical significance of this unique early revolver.

This video delves into the historical significance of early revolver designs, specifically focusing on the innovative Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler models. It highlights the "Clockwork Basilisk" book, which meticulously documents these groundbreaking firearms from their conception in the early 19th century through to their impact on later designs, including a detailed examination of Samuel Colt's subsequent legal challenges. The content covers the evolution of revolver mechanisms, military trials, bespoke productions, and the transition towards mass production, offering deep historical and technical insights for firearm enthusiasts.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a rare 1597 8-shot carbine revolver, a precursor to modern self-rotating revolvers. It predates the popularization of designs by Elisha Collier, Artemis Wheeler, and Samuel Colt by nearly a century. The video offers a close-up look at the decorated sporting gun's functionality and history, while also promoting two books with contributions from Ferguson and Nicholson, and encouraging support for the Royal Armouries.

This video, featuring Professor Ben Nicholson, author of "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler," delves into the world of fake and reproduction Elisha Collier revolvers. The discussion covers the motivations behind counterfeiting, differentiating between fraudulent profit-driven fakes and homages, the market value of such reproductions, the evolution of faking techniques before and after the internet, and the critical importance of provenance in authenticating historical firearms. The book itself is also promoted, available for preorder on Kickstarter.

This video showcases the meticulous field stripping of a Second Model Collier revolver, highlighting its intricate blend of British bespoke craftsmanship and American machine manufacturing. Presented by Professor Ben Nicholson and facilitated by collector Frank Graves, the disassembly offers a detailed look at the engineering and artistry inherent in these early revolvers. The description also promotes the pre-order of the book "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler" on Kickstarter.

This video delves into the historical patent disputes surrounding early American revolvers, specifically focusing on the legal battles involving Colt, Wesson & Leavitt, and the prior art of Elisha Collier. The discussion centers on patent infringement lawsuits from 1851-1852, where Collier testified. Professor Ben Nicholson and the host explore the validity of Colt's patent and whether Colt was aware of prior inventions when filing. The video also promotes a Kickstarter for "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler."

This video delves into the history and development of Elisha Collier's early revolvers, exploring the transition from clockwork mechanisms to percussion firing. Featuring insights from Professor Ben Nicholson, author of "Clockwork Basilisk," the discussion covers different Collier revolver patterns and their chronological evolution. It examines the original clockwork models, the standardized flintlock versions, and various percussion examples, including both factory-made and converted firearms.

This video explores the history of repeating firearms, tracing their origins back to the 1500s, predating well-known inventors like Samuel Colt. It delves into early revolver designs by Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler, as well as other innovative but less common mechanisms such as the Chambers, Jennings, and Dolep & Gorgo pistols. The discussion highlights that revolvers were not a singular invention but an evolution of repeating firearm technology over centuries.

This video delves into the historical research behind the book "Clockwork Basilisk: The Early Revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler." Professor Ben Nicholson discusses the unexpected discoveries and the extensive international research team involved in bringing the project to fruition. The focus is on the stories and historical context surrounding early revolvers, rather than a direct firearm review or demonstration.

This video is an update on the Kickstarter campaign for a book titled "Clockwork Basilisk," which focuses on the early revolvers of Elisha Collier and Artemas Wheeler. The creator highlights several stretch goals that have been achieved, including extra content on Collier engravings, custom endsheets, a bookmark ribbon, and additional information on the Annely and Kolbe revolvers by Jonathan Ferguson. The next upcoming stretch goal is a custom frontispiece illustration. The description provides a direct link to the Kickstarter page for viewers to learn more and support the project.

This video provides an in-depth look at Elisha Collier's flintlock revolvers, a significant development in early repeating handguns. It details the historical context, the collaborative efforts of Collier and Artemis Wheeler, and the manufacturing process involving high-end British gunsmiths. The description highlights the three distinct patterns of Collier's revolvers, distinguishing between flintlock and percussion models, and notes their limited production numbers and military adoption. The video also touches upon the inspiration Collier's designs provided for Samuel Colt's later innovations.