This video explores the history and development of pinfire cartridges, explaining why they were used and how they were manufactured. It details how pinfire predated brass cartridge technology and evolved from early Pauly self-contained cartridges. The evolution to all-metal pinfire cartridges, driven by Eugène Lefaucheux, is discussed, alongside the concurrent development of other cartridge systems. The video also touches upon George Morse's precursor to modern centerfire cartridges and the eventual dominance of the centerfire system. Related videos on Pauly and Pottet shotguns, Volcanic Rocket Ball ammunition, and a Morse Confederate Centerfire Carbine are also referenced.
This video from Brownells Gun Tech™ features a fascinating look at unique and collectible firearms that disguise themselves as everyday objects. Host Keith Ford, joined by Joel Colander from Rock Island Auction Company, explores a Frankenau Purse Pistol from the late 1870s that fires pinfire cartridges, a single-shot percussion cap pistol hidden within an ornate object resembling a Faberge egg, and a modern-production cane gun from Lebeda Engineering concealing a tiny 5mm pinfire revolver. The segment highlights the ingenuity of "concealed carry" throughout history and into the present.
This video showcases an "Extra-Fancy 20-Shot Pinfire Revolver," a rare and visually striking firearm. The description highlights the historical context of pinfire cartridges in mid-19th century Europe, particularly in Liege, Belgium, noting their limited presence in the United States. The featured revolver is a twin-barrel design with a unique 20-round cylinder that fires sequentially from two concentric rings, alternating between an inner and outer barrel with each cocking and firing action. This innovative mechanism allows for high capacity without an excessively large cylinder. The video emphasizes the revolver's elaborate decorative gold embellishments and fancy case, making it both mechanically and aesthetically interesting.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the unique "harmonica" style of pistol, a short-lived firearm innovation from before modern centerfire cartridges. It highlights two examples made by Jarre in France, both utilizing the pinfire cartridge system. Notably, these pistols feature an automatic slide advancement mechanism activated by the trigger pull, distinguishing them from earlier manual-indexing harmonica guns. The description also mentions Jonathan Browning, father of John Moses Browning, as a notable American maker of these unusual firearms. The theme music is by Dylan Benson.
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