This video dives into the unique WW Marston Breechloading Pistol, a single-shot firearm produced in New York City. The pistol is notable for its innovative cartridge design, featuring a heavy paper or cardboard case and a leather base pad that Marston intended as a self-cleaning bore wipe. Approximately 1,000 of these pistols were manufactured in various barrel lengths and calibers (.31, .36, and .44). While an improvement over muzzleloaders, the cartridge didn't achieve significant commercial success against competing designs. The video also touches upon the pistol's interesting tang sight, suggesting a possible intended use with a wire stock.
This video showcases a highly customized Gebert Mauser 71 sporting rifle, highlighting its advanced features for its era. The rifle, built on an 1871 Mauser single-shot action, has been modified with a fixed box magazine (3-4 rounds), a magazine cutoff, double set triggers, a receiver tang sight, and express sights. Chambered in .50 caliber, it represents a premium build from the late 1870s or 1880s, designed for someone seeking the best available firearm.
This video demonstrates the process of gunsmithing a custom tang sight for a Remington Rolling Block Target Rifle. Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, guides viewers through crafting a new sight from scratch to replace a missing original component on a vintage target rifle. The content focuses on the practical application of gunsmithing techniques for historical firearms.
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