This video demonstrates the loading and firing process of the US Civil War era Maynard Carbine. It focuses on the historical firearm's operation, providing a visual guide for viewers interested in antique weaponry and the mechanics of firearms from that period. The content is geared towards historical firearms enthusiasts and those curious about the practical use of Civil War era military equipment.
This video explores the unique design of the Werder Model 1869, a Bavarian centrefire breech-loading military carbine, focusing on its distinctive backwards trigger. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson, in collaboration with Real Time History, provides insights into this historical firearm. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, visit Real Time History for additional historical content, and explore the Royal Armouries' collection. It also promotes supporting the museum through donations and membership.
This video showcases the 1854 Treuille de Beaulieu Mousqueton, the first breechloader adopted by the French military. Issued to Napoleon III's personal guard (Cent Gardes), this unique open-bolt, dropping-block carbine fires a 9x46mm pinfire cartridge. The description highlights its light and handy design, issued with a meter-long saber bayonet, and a brief mention of a centerfire conversion in the 1860s. The carbine left service in 1870 with the disbandment of the Cent Gardes. The presenter thanks the Liege arms museum for allowing access to this historical firearm.
This video delves into the Bilharz, Hall & Co. cavalry carbine, a Confederate copy of the US Model 1855 carbine. Produced under contract in 1863-1864, the firm aimed to produce 1,000 examples but only managed around 750-800. The carbines are noted for being unnumbered externally, though internal serial numbers are sometimes found. The video likely provides a detailed examination of this specific firearm, discussing its historical context and manufacturing details.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Burgess 1878 Military Carbine, also known as the Whitney-Burgess-Morse. The presenter highlights its potential as a competitor to Winchester rifles, particularly its ability to chamber the powerful .45-70 Government cartridge. Challenges faced during its short production run, including issues with the lifter mechanism leading to double feeds and sensitive UMC primers, are discussed. The video showcases two rare military carbine variants: a first model with top-loading and a third model with a bayonet lug, noting the overwhelming preference for side-loading configurations.
This video delves into the history and development of the Mauser G40k, a German experimental carbine from April 1940. The description highlights the rifle's shortened barrel (490mm or 19.3 inches), intended for specialty troops. It details the limited production run of 28 rifles across two series, noting their serial numbering and the "V" prefix for experimental units. The program was discontinued in 1942, likely due to the availability of Brno-production G33/40 carbines filling the same role. The video aims to provide a comprehensive overview of this rare firearm.
This video explores the Civil War Smith Carbine, a unique breechloading firearm patented by Gilbert Smith. It details the carbine's development, military contracts, and a total delivery of over 31,000 units. The video highlights the Smith's break-action design and its distinctive rubber cartridges, noting that ignition was provided by a separate primer. The obturation system using the rubber cartridge is discussed as being reliable, and the carbine generally received positive feedback from cavalry units that utilized it in combat.
This YouTube video, titled "History and Development of the M4 Carbine Part 1," delves into the lineage and evolution of the M4 Carbine. While the description primarily lists affiliate links to various shooting accessories such as the Sig Romeo5 and Bravo3 sights, AXIL Earmuffs, a foam rifle/pistol rest, and an "Efect Military Tool," it also provides a link to an Armorer's Manual and the channel's Amazon store, Patreon, and donation page. Discount codes for G96 and Manta Products are also featured. The video's focus is on the historical background of the M4 Carbine.
This video explores the unique Papuan Vrijwilliger Korps Mauser Carbine, a Dutch colonial-era firearm. Originally police carbines chambered in 8mm Mauser, a substantial number (2700) were rechambered to 7.62mm NATO for issue to the Papuan Volunteer Corps. This organization was formed to defend against Indonesian incursions between 1961 and 1963. The carbines were modified with magazine blocks for the shorter cartridge, rubber buttplates, new bayonets, and a parkerized finish for durability in the Papuan environment. These rare examples are highly sought after today due to the limited lifespan of the corps and the subsequent seizure of arms by Indonesian forces. The example featured was provided by a Dutch collector.
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 delves into the history and design of Frank Wesson's Rimfire Carbine, a firearm patented in 1859. The carbine, initially a sporting rifle, later saw a military variant with a .44 Rimfire chambering and a 24-inch barrel. Its unique dual-trigger system, where the front trigger tipped the barrel for loading and the rear fired the shot, is highlighted. A significant design flaw, the absence of an extractor, is discussed as a major user inconvenience. Despite this, the carbine saw limited service through the Civil War, with several thousand military models sold to state militias and a small number to the Federal government. Wesson continued to refine the design, eventually adding an extractor, and it remained commercially available until 1888, finding use on the Western frontier by both settlers and Native Americans due to its rugged simplicity.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Sharps & Hankins Navy Model Carbine, a single-shot rimfire weapon designed by Christian Sharps. The description highlights its unique action, which levers the barrel forward, and its novel floating firing pin mechanism, a feature uncommon for its time (1850s-1860s). The example shown is a US Navy purchase, distinguished by a leather sheath on the barrel intended to protect against salt spray, though now often a liability for moisture trapping. The video delves into the technical aspects and historical context of this interesting carbine.
