Videos tagged with Reichsrevolver

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the German Reichsrevolver, also known as the German Commission Revolver. The video highlights the unique appearance and heavy-duty nature of these late 19th-century military sidearms, detailing the two models produced in 1879 and 1883. The description humorously explains the "Commission Revolver" nickname, suggesting the gun's design reflects a committee's input.

This video features a rare German 1883 Reichsrevolver, manufactured in 1894 at the Erfurt Arsenal, participating in a monthly BackUp Gun Match. The single-action, six-shot revolver is chambered in 10.6mm German Ordnance. The presenter highlights its adoption in 1883 by the German Empire, a shortened version of the 1879 model, and notes the unusual manual safety levers. These revolvers served as front-line German handguns until replaced by the Luger. The video also links to more detailed reviews of both the 1879 and 1883 Reichsrevolver models.

This video from CandRsenal explores a selection of revolvers from the Great War, highlighting both exemplary and disappointing examples. It delves into various models, offering insights into their design, performance, and historical context. The description provides links to specific revolver reviews featured in the video, as well as support options for the channel and featured sponsors like Ballistol USA.

This video clip offers a concise look at the Reichsrevolver, providing quick facts and factoids from a more in-depth episode. It aims to explain why this particular firearm is often the subject of scrutiny. The description also directs viewers to longer, full-length episodes covering the Reichsrevolver and the Chamelot-Delvigne 1873, along with links for supporting the channel and purchasing merchandise. It's a segment designed to pique interest and drive viewers to more comprehensive content.

This YouTube video segment from "Minute of Mae" focuses on the German Reichsrevolver M1879. The description encourages viewers to support the channel through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise. It also highlights that this is a clip from a larger "Primer" episode and provides a link to the full video for those interested in learning more.

This WWI Primer documentary from C&Rsenal delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German Reichsrevolver M1879. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the video is part of a series dedicated to firearms of World War I. It includes recommendations for further reading and credits for ammunition data and animations. The content is presented in honor of the WWI centennial anniversary.

This video provides a book review of 'Deadly Beauties: Rare German Handguns,' a two-volume photographic collection covering German pistols from 1871 to 1945. The review highlights the book's focus on detailed photography of rare and collectible firearms, with brief written sections. It lists specific models featured in both volumes, including various Luger, Mauser, and Walther pistols, with a particular emphasis on historical significance and design development. Links to purchase the books and related merchandise are provided.

This video showcases Ian's personal firearm collection displayed on a Matrix Armory wall system. The Matrix Armory is a new system designed to aesthetically display firearms, contrasting with more utilitarian storage solutions. Ian highlights several specific firearms from his collection, providing links to individual videos for some of them, including the M1883 Reichsrevolver, Scotti Model X, Troy GAU-5A/A clone, MAC 1950, CETME-L, Hotchkiss Universal, DSA FAL, Krinkov, Type 2 Paratrooper Arisaka, and North China Type 19 Arisaka. He emphasizes that he has no financial stake in Matrix Armory.

This video explores the 1883 Reichsrevolver, a German service pistol considered obsolete even at its adoption. Despite its archaic design, featuring a single-action-only mechanism, heavy hammer spring, manual safety, non-rebounding hammer, and lack of an integrated ejector, the reviewer found it surprisingly enjoyable to shoot. The video highlights the 10.6mm German Ordnance round, comparable to the .455 Webley, and describes the satisfying shooting experience with its deep boom, smoke, and manageable recoil. The Reichsrevolver is presented as a fun piece of historical firearm.

This video provides a detailed explanation of the German Reichsrevolver Model 1879, a historical firearm. It highlights key features such as its 6-shot cylinder, single-action mechanism, manual safety, and gate-loading system without an ejector rod. The content is presented as part of a WWI Primer series, indicating a focus on historical military firearms. The creators encourage viewer support through Patreon and SubscribeStar.

This video delves into the Model 1883 Reichsrevolver, a German Empire service sidearm. It explains that the 1883 model was a redesign of the earlier 1879 model, addressing handling issues by incorporating a shorter barrel and a modified frame and grip. While retaining the same lockwork as its predecessor, the 1883 Reichsrevolver served as the standard issue pistol until the adoption of the Luger P08. The description highlights that both officers and enlisted men utilized this firearm, with officers often opting for more refined commercial variants, including a double-action example featured in the video.

This video analyzes the Model 1879 Reichsrevolver, a significant but unconventional firearm for the newly formed German Empire. Unlike typical German engineering known for efficiency and modernity, the Reichsrevolver is described as simple, durable, and more akin to Russian arms. Its design, while robust, hindered fast and efficient shooting, leading to its relatively short tenure as a front-line weapon, being replaced by 1883. The content aims to delve into the unique characteristics and historical context of this early German service pistol.