Videos tagged with Falling Block Rifle

This video explores a rare, unreleased Falling Block rifle prototype from Thompson/Center Arms (T/C). It delves into the history of T/C's influential designs and highlights this unique rifle that never made it to market. The content aims to showcase a significant, yet obscure, piece of T/C's product development history.

This video showcases the loading and shooting of a .32-40 WCF cartridge in a unique falling block rifle. The rifle features a Fix Falling Block Works action, a Reinhart Fajen stock, and a Douglas barrel, highlighting custom firearm craftsmanship. The content focuses on the practical aspects of handling and firing this specific caliber and rifle configuration.

This video analyzes the British Money-Walker 1868 Trials Rifle, a notable contender in the 1868 British breechloading rifle trials. Patented by Colonel G.H. Money and Mr. M. Walker, the rifle features a simple falling block mechanism with an internal hammer. While it demonstrated moderate rapidity of fire (20 shots per minute and 14 seconds) during testing, it performed poorly in exposure trials. Ultimately, the Martini rifle won the trials, and the Money-Walker system saw limited commercial use in rifles and shotguns.

This updated video explores the Gahendra rifle, a unique Nepalese firearm developed to circumvent British arms restrictions. Contrary to its name, the Gahendra is not a Martini rifle but shares mechanical similarities with earlier Peabody falling block rifles. The video details its development by General Gahendra, its chambering for the .577/.450 Martini cartridge, and the significant variations in bore diameter requiring careful ammunition loading. It also highlights the rifle's individually handmade construction from the 1880s, emphasizing the craftsmanship despite non-interchangeable parts and the use of historically variable steel quality. The video advises caution when shooting these antique firearms due to their age and construction.

This video explores the unique falling block rifles designed and manufactured by Hans Larsen, a renowned Norwegian competitive marksman and gunsmith from the late 1800s. Larsen's company produced a diverse range of firearms, including muzzleloaders and various breechloading rifles. While his designs were popular in Norway for target and sporting use, they eventually lost ground to the military-adopted Krag-Jorgensen rifle. The video highlights a specific single-shot falling block rifle demonstrating Larsen's distinctive action. The description also mentions Larsen's unsuccessful competition for Norwegian military contracts and the rarity of his firearms in the United States. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon and merchandise.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Bullard large-frame lever-action rifle, specifically a .45 caliber sporter model. The description highlights the Bullard company's history as a lesser-known manufacturer of both falling block and lever-action rifles in the late 1800s. The featured rifle, originally a high-end and fancy version, has clearly seen significant use over its 130-year lifespan. The content appears to focus on historical firearm examination and appreciation.