This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a rare 1597 8-shot carbine revolver, a precursor to modern self-rotating revolvers. It predates the popularization of designs by Elisha Collier, Artemis Wheeler, and Samuel Colt by nearly a century. The video offers a close-up look at the decorated sporting gun's functionality and history, while also promoting two books with contributions from Ferguson and Nicholson, and encouraging support for the Royal Armouries.
This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing a unique weatherproof flintlock double-barreled sporting gun designed by Nicolas Bouillet. The innovation allows for sports shooting in various weather conditions by protecting the powder. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases this historical piece and encourages viewers to learn more about their collection, support their work, and engage with their content on arms and armour.
This YouTube video features a review of the William Powell Sovereign shotgun. The description highlights it as a 'diet version' of a previous model, specifically noting the presence of sideplates instead of sidelocks and reduced hand finishing. The reviewer questions whether it still represents a good model despite these cost-saving measures. The video also includes calls to action for channel memberships, merchandise, and social media engagement, and mentions a podcast.
This video explores the fascinating history and design of the Holland & Holland "Paradox," a groundbreaking firearm developed by Lt. Col. George Fosbery. Fosbery, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, envisioned a sporting gun capable of effectively firing both birdshot and solid projectiles. The Paradox achieves this by incorporating a short section of rifling at the muzzle, imparting spin on slugs for improved accuracy without significantly degrading shotgun patterns. This innovative design, licensed to the renowned Holland & Holland, offered a versatile solution for British officers hunting diverse game in India.
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