This video showcases a rare Rigby-Webley .577 Nitro Express rifle, a piece of best English firearm craftsmanship. It highlights the rifle's falling block action by Webley & Scott, noted for its compact and handy design suitable for big game encounters. The description details the rifle's quality features, including a figured stock, fine checkering, restrained engraving, and superb craftsmanship. The video also touches upon the .577 Express cartridge's ballistics and the smooth operation of the Webley action. It emphasizes the rarity of this Model 1902 falling-block action produced for Rigby, suggesting it might have influenced Bill Ruger's design of the Ruger No. 1.
This video features a range test of a 1924 Bulgarian contract Madsen Light Machine Gun (LMG), described as the first true LMG. The presenter discusses its historical significance, being used in major conflicts from the Russo-Japanese War through WWII and even into the 1990s with Brazilian police. Mechanically, it's detailed as a short recoil falling block action with a unique top-mounted, left-offset magazine and an internal rotary block system. The video highlights its unusual design, including its open-bolt firing (with note on US semi-auto conversions), and compares its ergonomics and trigger feel to later designs like the ZB-26.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Mauser C77 (Construktion 1877) single-shot pistol, the Mauser brothers' initial attempt at a commercial or military handgun. Despite its obsolescence by 1877, the C77 found a niche as a target pistol due to its complex falling block action, which allowed for automatic ejection and breech closure. Chambered for the 10.6mm Imperial German revolver cartridge, it featured good sights but a heavy double-action-only trigger. The video also briefly mentions other Mauser firearms for comparison, including revolvers and rifles, and links to the creator's Patreon and merchandise.
This video provides a detailed disassembly and functional examination of the Madsen Light Machine Gun (LMG). The presenter highlights its unique falling block action and its historical significance, noting its use from the Russo-Japanese War through both World Wars and into more recent times with law enforcement. The focus is on physically taking apart a live registered dealer sample to understand its internal workings and mechanics. The description also includes a Patreon link for supporting the channel.
This video, presented by Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, provides an in-depth examination of the Sharps Model 1859 Saddle Ring Carbine. The discussion highlights the rifle's elegant design, particularly its falling block action and the distinctive saddle ring. The video also touches upon its historical context, noting its use in the post-Civil War era and its conversion to a 50-70 centerfire caliber. The expert analysis aims to detail each feature of this classic percussion rifle.
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