Videos tagged with Magazine Cutoff

This video offers a deep dive into the Anvil 0141, a Schlagemilch carbine. The analysis covers various aspects of the firearm, including its safety systems, manual of arms, magazine cutoff functionality, and stockwork. As it's the only known example of this carbine, the content is expected to be highly detailed and informative for enthusiasts of historical or rare firearms.

This video explores a fascinating prototype tube-magazine trapdoor Springfield rifle, likely created by Augustine Sheridan Jones in the Dakota Territory during the 1880s. Jones had previously submitted a different magazine-fed Trapdoor to military trials. This particular rifle demonstrates a clever and functional integration of a tube magazine into the existing Trapdoor system, complete with a magazine cutoff that allows for both single-shot and repeating operation. The rifle's origin and the ingenuity of its conversion are highlighted.

This video delves into the history and features of the U.S. Army's Springfield Model 1892-99, more commonly known as the .30-40 Krag. The presenter, Roy Hill, showcases his personal Krag rifle, emphasizing its original military configuration. The description highlights key aspects such as its smooth bolt action, unique side-loading internal magazine, an impressive rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards, and a magazine cutoff for single-shot operation. The video positions the Krag as the U.S. military's inaugural bolt-action rifle and notes its lineage from the Danish Krag-Jørgensen rifle, as well as its chambering in the U.S. military's first smokeless powder cartridge.

This video showcases a highly customized Gebert Mauser 71 sporting rifle, highlighting its advanced features for its era. The rifle, built on an 1871 Mauser single-shot action, has been modified with a fixed box magazine (3-4 rounds), a magazine cutoff, double set triggers, a receiver tang sight, and express sights. Chambered in .50 caliber, it represents a premium build from the late 1870s or 1880s, designed for someone seeking the best available firearm.

This video features a range test of the Webley 1913 semi-automatic pistol, following up on a previous history and disassembly. The presenter shoots original WWI British .455 SL ammunition, testing both magazine fire and single loading, highlighting the pistol's unique magazine cutoff. Despite its awkward appearance, the reviewer finds the Webley to be an underrated and well-handling pistol with recoil comparable to a Colt 1911, even with a more powerful cartridge. The video also promotes the channel's Patreon and merchandise.