This YouTube video is a short segment from a larger "Primer" episode focusing on the Spanish Peabody rifle. It encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more in-depth content and provides links to support the creators through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise. The video aims to educate viewers about firearms, specifically mentioning the Spanish Peabody.
This YouTube video details a chamber sleeve job performed on a Peabody rifle. The rifle was originally chambered in an obscure cartridge and has been modified to accept the .45/70 round, making it functional for shooting. The creators emphasize that this is not a tutorial and advise against attempting the modification if the viewer lacks the necessary skills. They also provide a link to their Patreon for support.
This video delves into the history and significance of the Peabody sidehammer rifle, a largely overlooked firearm designed by Henry Peabody. It details Peabody's background as a machinist and his work with the Spencer rifle company, leading to his patent for a dropping-block action. The description highlights the rifle's manufacturing by the Providence Tool Company and its surprising success with foreign military contracts, notably with Switzerland, Spain, and France, despite failing to gain U.S. military adoption. The video also briefly mentions the subsequent Peabody-Martini rifle and Henry Peabody's life and philanthropic legacy. It recommends Edward Hull's book "Peabody Firearms" for further details.
This updated video explores the Gahendra rifle, a unique Nepalese firearm developed to circumvent British arms restrictions. Contrary to its name, the Gahendra is not a Martini rifle but shares mechanical similarities with earlier Peabody falling block rifles. The video details its development by General Gahendra, its chambering for the .577/.450 Martini cartridge, and the significant variations in bore diameter requiring careful ammunition loading. It also highlights the rifle's individually handmade construction from the 1880s, emphasizing the craftsmanship despite non-interchangeable parts and the use of historically variable steel quality. The video advises caution when shooting these antique firearms due to their age and construction.
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