Videos tagged with Metallic Cartridge

This YouTube video explores a historical firearms question: why the .45 Colt cartridge was not commonly used in original lever-action rifles. It delves into the potential reasons behind this absence, likely discussing factors such as cartridge performance, rifle design limitations, and the prevalence of other calibers during the era when leverguns were popular. The content aims to provide an educational insight into firearm history and cartridge development.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Dutch Model 1871/79 Beaumont rifle, a significant early European breechloading metallic-cartridge firearm. The analysis highlights its design origins, referencing elements from the Chassepot and Mauser-Norris rifles, and details the unique V-spring firing pin system invented by John Claes. The description covers its adoption by the Dutch, manufacturing details, and modifications made in 1878 and 1888 to accommodate new cartridges and the Vitali magazine. A particularly interesting aspect is the examination of a specific example imported from Ethiopia, featuring a Lion of Judah stamp, suggesting a historical connection to King Menelik. The video also notes the rarity of single-shot versions today.

This video from Rock Island Auctions features Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem examining a Colt Model 1860 Army revolver that has undergone a Thuer Conversion. The Thuer Conversion allowed Colt to produce metallic cartridge revolvers without infringing on Smith & Wesson's patent for bored-through cylinders, which was held by Rollin White. The video highlights the unique front-loading nature of these conversions and demonstrates the loading, unloading, and even reloading process using the gun itself as a press. The condition of the featured revolver is noted as superb, including some original tapered cartridges. The discussion also touches on the comparative finickiness of the Thuer Conversion compared to Smith & Wesson revolvers and mentions that a cap-and-ball cylinder was often included as a backup. The video concludes by noting that the Thuer Conversion was eventually superseded by the Colt 1872 open-top revolver after White's patent expired.

This video explores the historical significance and design of the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle. It highlights the rifle's role in modernizing the American military with metallic cartridges and notes its relatively short service life of about 20 years before being replaced. The description emphasizes safe firearm handling, professional production, and compliance with all relevant laws, while also promoting various affiliate partners and educational institutions.

This video analyzes the Venditti pistols, which are reproductions of the Volcanic Repeating Pistol made in southern Italy during the mid to late 1870s. The video details two distinct types of Venditti pistols that were produced. The first is a large-capacity model featuring a primary magazine tube supplemented by two additional side tubes for extra ammunition. The second type resembles a standard Volcanic but utilizes a metallic cartridge, requiring the integration of extractors into the bolt. The description also highlights Pietro Venditti's patents related to these firearms, including one for a two-barreled rocket-ball pistol and another for a Volcanic-type pistol with a 26-round capacity.

This video delves into the fascinating origins of the Mauser legacy with an examination of the Mauser-Norris Prototype. It highlights the early work of Paul and Wilhelm Mauser, their initial rejected design presented to the Austrian Army, and the pivotal involvement of American sales representative Samuel Norris. The development process in Liege, Belgium, and the attempt to convert Chassepot rifles to metallic cartridges are detailed. The narrative traces the path from this prototype to the iconic Mauser Model 1871 and ultimately the renowned Mauser Model 1898, solidifying Mauser's position as a leader in small arms manufacturing. The video gratefully acknowledges the Liege Arms Museum and the Paul Mauser Archive for their assistance.

This video explores the groundbreaking invention of the cartridge by Samuel Pauly in 1812. The description highlights Pauly's background as an engineer with diverse interests, including ballooning and firearms. It details his innovative, self-contained cartridge design featuring a brass base with fulminate powder, connected to a paper body holding gunpowder and projectile. The video touches upon the expense of his system but emphasizes its foundational role in modern cartridges. It also mentions Pauly's subsequent patents and his influence on later firearm pioneers like Nicolaus Dreyse and Casimir Lefaucheux, whose work directly linked Pauly's design to the metallic cartridge.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Knoch Needlefire Pistol, handcrafted by A. Knoch in Munich around 1850. Despite its rough condition, the video's disassembly and explanation offer a clear understanding of the needle fire system, a transitional technology between percussion caps and self-contained metallic cartridges. The presenter highlights the historical significance of this intermediate firearm design.

This video explores the Burnside carbine, a significant early metallic cartridge firearm invented by Ambrose Burnside, famous for both his Civil War command and the hairstyle named after him. The carbine's innovation lay in its metallic cartridge that sealed the breech, though it required a separate percussion cap for ignition. Despite its initial promise and significant production during the Civil War (53,000 units across five variants), its cartridge design became obsolete by the war's end. The video details Burnside's unsuccessful attempts to get his carbine adopted before the war and its subsequent promotion and eventual decline under Charles Jackson's ownership.

This video explores the Springfield Trapdoor, America's first standard issue breech-loading rifle, adopted in 1873. It highlights the advantages of metallic cartridges and the Model 1873's hinged-breechblock action, which allowed for easier conversion of existing rifles. The content showcases a Model 1884 variant and includes live-fire shooting. The description also features acknowledgments to Ventura Munitions and TFBTV's Patreon page.

This video demonstrates the Martini-Henry Rifle from 1880, discussing its historical significance as the standard British infantry rifle and its appearance in the film 'Zulu'. The description details the rifle's .450/577 caliber, its black powder ammunition, and compares its projectile impact to modern high-powered pistol rounds. It highlights the inability of the Martini-Henry's projectile to penetrate modern Kevlar body armor, contrasting it with the armor technology of its era. The video also links to the Royal Armouries collection for further exploration of arms and armor.