Videos tagged with Hall Rifle

This video delves into the historical significance of the Model 1819 Hall rifle, specifically focusing on its presentation to a group of teenagers known as Aikin's Volunteers. These young men, aged 14-17, played a crucial role as scouts and defenders during the Defense of Plattsburg in 1814 against the British. The United States Congress recognized their gallantry by formally presenting them with personalized Hall rifles in 1826, a unique instance of civilian firearms being gifted by Congress. The video highlights the story behind this unusual award and the rifle's historical context.

This video explores the unusual history of the rod bayonet in U.S. military service, primarily in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It details attempts to lighten soldier loads by integrating an internal rod or tri-bladed bayonet into rifles like the Hall, 1873 Trapdoor Springfield, and M1903 Springfield. The video highlights the rod bayonet's eventual failure due to fragility, bending, and obstruction of the barrel, culminating in President Theodore Roosevelt's direct involvement. It also briefly touches on a similar, poorly received concept by the British for the No. 4 rifle.

This video explores the rare Keen-Walker Carbine, a single-shot .54 caliber breechloader used by the Confederacy. Few details are known about the Keen-Walker Gun Company, with surviving records indicating 282 carbines were delivered to the Danville Arsenal in 1862. The design shares similarities with Maynard and Perry carbines but is not a direct copy. Loading involves swinging down the trigger guard lever to reveal the breechblock, which is then fired with a percussion cap. Exterior markings are minimal, typically only a single-letter proof mark. The description also mentions the company's subcontracting work for Read & Watson, converting Hall rifles.

This video from Forgotten Weapons analyzes the M1819 Hall rifle, a significant firearm in military history as the first widely adopted military breechloader. The presenter focuses on an 1836 pattern smoothbore Hall carbine, noting its retracting spike bayonet. The Hall rifle's production spanned several decades with various configurations, making it a noteworthy piece for firearm enthusiasts interested in historical military arms.