This video delves into the fascinating history of George Morse's breechloading carbine, a revolutionary design that, despite its innovative self-contained brass cartridge patented in 1856, failed to secure a US military contract in 1857, losing to the Burnside carbine. To generate revenue, Morse produced 100 commercial sets featuring a receiver with interchangeable rifle and shotgun barrels. The description also touches upon Morse's subsequent contract for military muzzleloader conversions, the stalled progress of that project, and Morse's eventual allegiance with the Confederacy to produce his rifles in the South, setting the stage for a future video.
This video delves into the Confederate Morse Carbine, a remarkable centerfire breechloading rifle design patented by George Morse in 1856 and 1858. The carbine featured a modern centerfire cartridge with a percussion cap primer, a gutta-percha washer for sealing, and a rolled brass body. Despite initial trials and contracts for conversions, production was hampered by funding issues and later by the Confederacy's lack of infrastructure for modern ammunition. The video highlights the third type of Morse carbine, identified by its sliding latch breechblock, and discusses its production run and eventual limited impact on the Civil War due to ammunition supply problems. The description also links to Patreon and merchandise.
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