This video explores the history and significance of the Pauly and Roux pistols, specifically focusing on their role as early examples of self-contained cartridge firearms. It delves into the historical context and evolution of firearm technology, highlighting these pistols as pivotal developments in the transition from older loading methods to more modern breech-loading designs.
This video provides an overview of the pinfire revolver system, an early cartridge type popular in Europe but not widely adopted in the United States. It delves into the invention by Pauly and its commercialization by Casimir Lefacheaux, highlighting the contributions of his son Eugene, who secured a French military contract. The video showcases a variety of pinfire revolvers, from small to large, plain to ornate, and points out unique features such as folding bayonets and Lefacheaux's triple-action fire control system.
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