This short video segment from C&Rsenal's "Minute of Mae" series provides a glimpse into the British Adams MkII revolver. While brief, it serves as a teaser for a more extensive "Primer" episode, encouraging viewers to explore the full content. The description also directs viewers to C&Rsenal's Patreon, Substack, and merchandise store for further support and engagement with their firearm-focused content.
This video showcases the firing of a 1915 Webley Mark VI revolver in .455 Webley caliber. The description highlights the Webley's historical significance as a standard-issue service revolver for the British armed forces from 1887 to 1963, with the Mk VI being its most recognized model introduced during wartime. It emphasizes the powerful .455 Webley cartridges and the revolver's reliability and hardiness, particularly in the challenging conditions of trench warfare, where it served as a vital sidearm for Allied soldiers.
This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the Smith & Wesson Model 10-11 revolver, highlighting its historical significance as one of the last revolvers used by UK Police. The discussion touches upon its police use, its connection to the Lockerbie Trial, and its service history, contrasting it with its predecessors and mentioning its ammunition. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries and aims to educate viewers about arms and armour.
This video explores the Pettengill Army, a Double-Action Over Single-Action (DAO) service revolver that saw service during the American Civil War. The description highlights its status as a 'forgotten weapon' and links it to the historical context of the Civil War era. It also includes hashtags that seem to suggest a broader, perhaps tangential, discussion about 'black power,' although the core focus remains on the firearm itself and its historical significance.
This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Enfield MkII revolver, a successor to the MkI. Adopted in 1882, the MkII aimed to address issues and reduce costs of its predecessor. Key improvements included a new MkIII cartridge with a heeled .477” bullet for better accuracy and to prevent live rounds from shifting during ejection, a more simplified design to lower production costs, and several mechanical changes for enhanced safety and functionality, such as a hammer block safety. Despite its improvements, the MkII was eventually replaced by the Webley MkI in 1887. The video highlights the historical context and technical specifications of this British service revolver.
This video showcases a shooting demonstration of a British Webley Mk. VI service revolver, a firearm with historical significance, particularly from World War 2. The footage focuses on the experience of firing this classic handgun.
This video features a Ruger Police Service Six .357 Magnum revolver being taken to the range for some shooting. The description highlights it as "Chapter 2" of a series, providing a link to the first video. It also promotes other YouTube channels from the creator (Hickok45Clips, Hickok45talks) and mentions Patreon support. The creator emphasizes that the content is for educational and entertainment purposes on their private range, with a strong focus on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, and explicitly states they do not sell firearms or perform modifications.
This video features a "police trade-in" Ruger Police Service Six revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The content involves shooting and discussing the firearm, highlighting its history as a police service weapon. It also provides links to other related Hickok45 videos and sponsor channels.
This video showcases the French Model 1892 Ordnance Revolver, a solid-frame, double-action service revolver adopted by the French military in 1892. It highlights unique features such as its right-swinging cylinder for easier loading, especially for mounted cavalry, and its simple one-screw disassembly for cleaning. The revolver is chambered for the 8mm French Ordnance cartridge (8x27mmR), which offered comparable power to a .32 ACP. The video notes its historical significance, having been used in WWI and WWII and even by French Gendarmes into the 1960s, positioning it as a state-of-the-art firearm for its era.
This video analyzes the Hopkins & Allen XL Navy Rimfire .38 Service Revolver, a single-action revolver with a pivoting ejector rod. It was part of Hopkins & Allen's higher-end line, alongside the XL Police and XL-8 Army models, all produced between 1877 and 1885. Despite being good quality firearms, they were overshadowed by the brand's reputation for lower-cost options. Less than a thousand of each pattern were manufactured. The XL Police variant featured a shorter 4-inch barrel.
This video features a demonstration of a French Modèle 1892 service revolver in a "Backup Gun Match." The host details the revolver's specifications, including its 6-shot swing-out cylinder and 8x27mm cartridge (erroneously called 8mm Lebel). Despite its age and rough exterior, the 1922-manufactured firearm is noted for its pleasant shooting characteristics and minimal recoil due to its underpowered cartridge. The competition rules are explained, focusing on scoring based on points minus time, with different point values for steel and paper targets. The host aims for a respectable performance despite the revolver's less-than-ideal trigger and sights by modern standards.
This documentary from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Belgian Nagant Revolvers used in World War I. The video, presented by Othais and Mae, aims to honor the centennial anniversary of the conflict by examining firearms from that era.
