Videos tagged with Magazine Rifle

This video delves into the history and capabilities of the .505 Gibbs cartridge, a powerful big bore round developed in 1911. Originally intended for double rifles, it was adapted for magazine rifles to meet market demand for elephant stoppers. Despite its impressive power, often compared to or exceeding the .500 Nitro Express, the .505 Gibbs saw limited production due to World War I and arrived late in the era of professional elephant hunting. The cartridge is known for its significant recoil, necessitating heavy rifles, and was notably mentioned in Ernest Hemingway's work and favored by hunter John A. Hunter.

This video delves into the history and development of Great Britain's first magazine rifle, the Lee Metford MkI. It details the transition from plans for a single-shot Martini rifle chambered in .402 caliber to the adoption of a magazine rifle due to the advent of smokeless powder. The video highlights the development of the .303 British cartridge and how it influenced rifle design, ultimately leading to the selection of a Lee rifle with a box magazine. It discusses the 1888 field trials, the formal adoption in 1889, and the rifle's retroactive renaming. The presenter showcases a rare example with an intact manual safety and Lewes pattern sights, noting these features were often removed or replaced in later service models.

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 YouTube video is a book review of "Guns of the Old West" by George Markham. The reviewer, who typically focuses on early to mid-20th century military small arms, explores this book as a starting point for learning about older firearms. They highlight Markham's comprehensive understanding of the period and its weaponry, noting the inclusion of both well-known firearms like Colts and Winchesters, as well as lesser-known arms. The review delves into historical context, patent disputes, and the evolution of firearm technology, specifically mentioning revolvers (Smith & Wesson No.1, Rollin White's patent), early automatic pistols, single-shot rifles, lever-action rifles (Volition repeater, Volcanics), early magazine rifles (Winchester-Lee, Winchester-Hotchkiss), early autoloaders (Winchester 1905/7/10, Remington Model 8), and shotguns (Spencer/Bannerman, Burgess pump action, break action). The reviewer praises the book's depth beyond general history and nice photos.