Videos tagged with James Paris Lee

This video dives into the history and mechanics of the 1895 Lee Navy Rifle, a straight-pull rifle developed for the US Navy. It details the rifle's chambering in the .236 Navy cartridge, a modern small-bore round, and its innovative James Paris Lee tilting bolt action and en bloc clip system. The rifle served the Navy for about six years before being replaced by the 1903 Springfield. The video also touches on its combat use, a few design quirks, and its commercial failure against surplus Mausers.

This video delves into the early, albeit unsuccessful, firearm manufacturing venture of James Paris Lee, the renowned inventor of the detachable box magazine and co-inventor of the Lee-Enfield rifle. Lee's initial attempt involved a single-shot, swinging barrel system patented in 1862. After initial rejection for a rifle, he pivoted to a carbine design which was accepted for testing by the Army. A contract for 1,000 carbines was awarded in 1865. However, a dispute over the specified caliber (.44 rimfire vs. the delivered .42 rimfire) led to the rejection of the first 250 guns and cancellation of the contract. The Lee Fire Arms Company, established to produce these firearms, then repurposed parts for civilian sporting arms before dissolving by 1868. The video highlights the risks inherent in firearms manufacturing and Lee's subsequent return to watchmaking before re-engaging with firearm design.

This video delves into the Lee-Speed Military Model Commercial Enfield rifle, a civilian variant of the British military's Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles. Produced from the late 19th century into the 1930s, these rifles offered commercial configurations like Sporting, Trade, and Military/Target. The 'Lee-Speed' name originates from patents by James Paris Lee (magazine) and Joseph Speed (bolt/magazine improvements). The featured example is a Lee-Enfield MkII Military/Target model, highlighting features like the cocking piece safety, Martini-style rear sight, and chained magazine. The video emphasizes that unsporterized Lee-Speed military patterns serve as valuable historical artifacts of British rifle design, often retaining earlier configurations unlike their military counterparts which were regularly updated.

This TFBTV video provides an overview of the L42A1 sniper rifle, England's final Lee Enfield model. The video explores what a British sniper would have received in their transit chest during the Cold War, highlighting the historical significance of James Paris Lee's action which served the UK for over a century before being retired in the 1990s due to obsolescence. The L42A1 represents the end of an era for Enfield sniper rifles.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Remington-Lee Model 1885 bolt-action rifle, a final iteration of James Paris Lee's design made by Remington. The description highlights key improvements over earlier models, such as a relocated bolt handle and an improved bolt head. It details the rifle's chamberings in .45-70 for US use, with a specific focus on a US Navy variant, and .43 Spanish for export. The video also notes the historical significance of Lee's system, which later influenced the iconic British SMLE rifle used in WWI. The description includes a Patreon link for further content.

This video delves into the history and significance of the Remington-Lee Model 1879 rifle. It highlights how James Paris Lee's action was adopted by the US Navy before the British Lee-Enfield, and importantly, it was the first firearm to feature Lee's patented detachable box magazine. The description details the rifle's development, including its initial connection with Sharps and the eventual completion and improvement by Remington. The video also teases a future look at the 1885 model.

This video explores the M1895 Lee Navy rifle, a straight-pull bolt-action rifle chambered in 6mm, adopted by the US Navy. Designed by James Paris Lee, it was manufactured by Winchester. The description highlights its association with the USS Maine, with rifles from the ship being salvaged after its explosion and sold by Francis Bannerman. The rifle is presented as a significant historical artifact.

This video delves into the rare 1875 Lee Vertical Action Carbine, an experimental rifle designed by James Paris Lee to significantly increase the rate of fire of single-shot firearms. The presenter highlights its innovative manual of arms, which allowed for a rapid firing rate of 30 rounds per 45 seconds. Only 143 of these rifles were produced at Springfield Armory, and the example shown is the sole surviving carbine variant, making it a significant historical piece for firearms enthusiasts.

This video offers a book review of 'The Winchester-Lee Rifle' by Eugene Myszkowski. It delves into the firearm designs of James Paris Lee, highlighting his significant contributions including four rifles adopted by the US military (M1879, M1883, M1885, M1895) and his influence on the Lee-Enfield family. The review specifically focuses on the M1895 Lee Navy rifle, noting its interesting straight-pull action and its 6mm caliber. The video points to the author's website for further details.