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Guy and Leonard A-R-West
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Overview of three Fusil Modèle 1874 'Gras'
Fusil d'infanterie Modèle 1866-74T, Modèle 1866-74T M.80 and Modèle 1874.
With the Modèle 1866-74T (Transformé), the chamber was reamed and a truncated cone-tube (tubage) inserted to suit the profile of the metallic cartridge.
Modèle 1866-74T M.80 receiver and bolt modified to vent a ruptured case.
The original sear slot was enlarged.
Also portrayed are a blank and a dummy cartridges.
G and L A-R-West FHBSA
With the Modèle 1866-74T (Transformé), the chamber was reamed and a truncated cone-tube (tubage) inserted to suit the profile of the metallic cartridge.
Modèle 1866-74T M.80 receiver and bolt modified to vent a ruptured case.
The original sear slot was enlarged.
Also portrayed are a blank and a dummy cartridges.
G and L A-R-West FHBSA
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Shooting a 50/70 Remington Rolling Block with fixed bayonet
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Unidentified Remington Rolling Block at 100 yards. Very smooth action and cartridge ejection. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Shooting a Mosin-Nagant M/1944 carbine with fixed bayonet
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Designed to replace the M/38 carbine, an 'as new' M/1944 carbine with a very stiff bolt due to it being issued. It is a second pattern M/1944 with double eared bayonet Lug. Muzzle blast and recoil very sharp! Shooting Russian manufactured ammunition. A Russian infantry man issued with a M/44 carbine illustrated at the end of the video. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Shooting a M/62 with M/47 cartridges
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A follow up to an earlier video featuring the M/47 Patrone. Shot at the Bisley Short Siberia 100 yard range. The soldier illustration is a depiction of a Prussian soldier of the 28th Infantry Regiment armed with a M/62. The soldier would have been issued with the streamlined M/55 Patrone. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Overview of a Albini-Braendlin rifle and carbine.
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A 11 mm Fusil d'infanterie 1853-1867. M/80 and a Mousqueton de Gendarmerie Modèle 1873 plus some accessories. The Belgian 11.35 mm x 50R cartridge (Cartouche à balle, 11mm Belge, Modèle 1867) and 11.5 x 42R for carbine are represented. The se cartridges have been evaluated by the authors on this channel. The Sabre-briquet, Modèle hollandaise n°2 and Modèle 1867 socket bayonet A Soldier of the 1...
Dreyse M/47 bullet mould and Experimental compression bullet
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Armourer's mould for casting the M/47 spherical base streamlined Botzengeshoss. During casting, the mould required regular tightening as the pivot with its two brass washers loosened and a peg spanner made to retain tension. The M/47 Patrone replaced the M/41 Patrone (round ball) and was the first cartridge to see military service. Included is the Versuchss Kompressions Geshoss, a very accurate...
Model 'A' Lambretta debut
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An early 125 cc Lambretta initially produced October 1947, out for its first road test 2024. Three speed gear box with foot gear change. Top speed 65-70 km/h. G and L A-R-West
Overview of two Carcano needle-ignition rifles
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A Fucile Modello 1860/68 and Moschetto da Carabinieri Reali a Piedi. The Fucile was re-stoked and has no channel for a cleaning/clearing rod. The Moschetto bayonet is longer than the Fucile. Cartridges are replicas of the original. The two hooks are for removing the base of the spent cartridge when deliberate shooting was required. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Overview of Modèle a 1822/67 ‘Tabatière’
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Système Transformé Modèle 1867 with Type-2 bronze receiver and an assortment of associated items. One cartridge is original and the rest made from brass foil. Ammunition pouches:- Left, Giberne d’infanterie Modèle 1845. Right: Giberne d’infanterie Modèle 1869 Garde Nationale. Shown are a Baïonette Modèle 1822 and Modèle 1831 Foot Artillery side-arm. Range evaluation on parity with a Carcano Med...
Early F Model Lambretta debut 2024
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Restored roadworthy 125 cc 1954 F Model with leading link suspension. Imported from Italy, and still has original rear number plate, insurance and log book, but re-registered for the UK. These Models are also referred to as alphabet Lambrettas, as they run from A to F. The final version of the F Model had improved trailing link suspension. and can be seen on our channel, also showing a 125 cc B...
Bisley, HBSA 50th year Anniversary.
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Open day for the public to shoot at the Century range at 600 yards either bench rested or prone. The M/62 Dreyse was at its maximum range. A tent erected with a fine display of pistols and long-arms. Guy and Leonard A-West
Shooting a Dreyse M/62 (first shoot 2023).
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After a long absence managed to get to the range with a few shooting friends. Apparently the Dreyse M/62 was the most accurate rifle there at 100 yards! This rifle was Manufactured in the Dreyse factory in Soemmerda in 1866 and accepted by the army in 1868 and marked 26.R.7.75: which represents the Prussian Regiment No. 28, 7th Company, 2nd Battalion, weapon No. 75. Documents show the loss list...
Overview of two Zündnadelkarabiner M/57
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A cavalry Zündnadelkarabiner M/57, a Stretcher bearer’s M/57 für krankenträger, Cavalry pistols and associated cavalry items. Pistols:- Above: A flintlock Prussian M 1815. Centre: A full stocked percussion pistol M/1823 U/M. Below: A half stocked percussion M/1850. The sword is the Prussian M.1811 cavalry sabre. Below is possibly a Bavarian cavalry sabre? The carbine cartridge packet and cartri...
Overview of a Mle. 1866 Carabine de Cavalerie and a Gendarmerie a Cheval and some accessories.
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Both carbines are dated 1870. The Carabine de Cavalerie is marked for the 1st Hussars, the 1st reserve division of cavalry. The bayonet was issued with the Carabine de Gendarmerie a Chaval. The cavalry sabre is a Light Modele 1822. The cartridge packet is original. G and L A-R-West
Overview of two Boer War M/93 Mausers
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Two distinctive arms that helped to shape history in the hands of courageous men who fought against the odds. Although the Boers did not use bayonets a Spanish M/93 knife-bayonet included to show demonstrate attachment. The rifle has been traced back Elandsvlei Krugersdorp and dated 1899. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Shooting a Podewils-Lindner with fixed bayonet.
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Shooting a Podewils-Lindner with fixed bayonet.
Shooting a Swiss 10.4 mm Vetterli with fixed bayonet
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Shooting a Swiss 10.4 mm Vetterli with fixed bayonet
Shooting a Carcano needle-ignition Moschetto with fixed bayonet
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Shooting a Carcano needle-ignition Moschetto with fixed bayonet
Overview of two Swedish Artillery carbines.
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Overview of two Swedish Artillery carbines.
Overview of a 13.9 mm Jägerstutzen Modell 1854B
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Overview of a 13.9 mm Jägerstutzen Modell 1854B
Shooting Kropatschek rifle with fixed sword bayonet
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Shooting Kropatschek rifle with fixed sword bayonet
Shooting Gendarmerie Chassepot Mle. 1866 with fixed socket bayonet
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Shooting Gendarmerie Chassepot Mle. 1866 with fixed socket bayonet
Shooting Unconverted Rückladungsgewehr Muster 1869 and APT
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Shooting Unconverted Rückladungsgewehr Muster 1869 and APT
Shooting Albini Braendlin Mle. 1873 carbine
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Shooting Albini Braendlin Mle. 1873 carbine
Shooting Dreyse M/70 Pioneer/Artillery Rifle
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Shooting Dreyse M/70 Pioneer/Artillery Rifle
Shooting 18 mm Fusil d’infanterie Transformé 1867 Tabatière with fixed bayonet
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Shooting 18 mm Fusil d’infanterie Transformé 1867 Tabatière with fixed bayonet
Shooting Bavarian 17.8 mm, M.42/60 rifled musket with fixed bayonet
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Shooting Bavarian 17.8 mm, M.42/60 rifled musket with fixed bayonet
neat gun
Sehr schön
The bolt-handle sticking up in the air bothers me a little and there appears to be no locking lugs reminiscent of a worn-out 'cheapo' .410 shotgun I owned about 50 years ago. Not quite sure, but think these rifles had a sealing problem partly solved by reducing the powder charge compared to other military rifles of the day?
@jozefbube6116, The bolt handle on all military Dreyse arms were designed this way and the bolt stem abuts on the right side of the receiver, therefore not requiring locking lugs. The Mle. 1866 Chassepot,, Mle. 1874 Gras, and M/71 Mauser etc., all used this method of bolt locking on the right side of the receiver As the male and female mating cones of the breech wear, the bolt handle was forced further down to retain obturation. There was a leakage at the breech and was later rectified by the Beck system which used the M/72 Patrone and a rubber obturator in the bolt head. Powder charge for rifle: 4.9 g and carbine:3.7 g with the M/55 Patrone. Trust this is of use. G and L A-R-West FHBSA
Let me guess . The bayonet makes ot more accurate 😅
so this is a bolt action musket? 🤔
thats a mean looking bayonet
Used by Prussian army In Battle of koniggraz
Notice the amount of escaping gases, which reduced the muzzle velocity etc. which was also affected by the build-up of carbon. The Dryse was terribly beyond 250-300 metres where some fight did happen between formations, and the prussians knew that.
To anyone coming here, i recommend the channel Paper Cartridges regarding the Dreyse, specially in comparison to the austrian Lorenz in the battles of 1866.
The krankentrager, so a medical unit. I guess carried away wounded on a stretcher. I suppose this was for self defense, and pherhaps instant revenge on the man who wounded your comrade.
@Laz7481, Correct, issued to stretcher bearers for self defense. Regards, G and L A-R-West.
Where did you find ammo for this?
@merlemorrison482, We made the cases also a bullet mould. Regards, G and L A-R-West
As a Snider owner and shooter, I truly enjoyed this video. I have also made coiled cartridges, but from sheet copper that I had on hand, and they worked. I mostly use trimmed cheddite and brass 24 ga. hulls. I have subbed your channel today. Thank you for your work of bringing these old firearms back to life.
@robertrobert7924, Thank you for your response. Great to hear that you have had the experience of making coiled brass case cartridges for your Snider - a true enthusiast indeed!. We also have coiled cases for our Sniders, and for our Albini-Breandlins. Regards, G and L A-R-West
@@MrGarwest Have you done a video of the method you use to make coiled brass cartridges for your Sniders ?
@@robertrobert7924 The cartridges were constructed over 30 years ago. We do not have any relevant footage. Regards, G and L A-R-West
I would have loved an explanation about how the cartridge was ignited without a percussion cap.
I think it is what is known as the needle gun, the primer is in the cartridge against the bullet. Please note I may be wrong.
@@derekbotha9508 Needle-ignition system. The primer is housed in the base of the sabot, not the bullet base. Regards, G and L A-R-West
@@MrGarwest does it mean the powder ignites backward?
@@ResearchPc Correct ! Anterior ignition is more efficient for powder combustion. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Interesting, btw there is something beeping in the background that is sort of annoying.
@robertsmith4681, The background noise is the camera mechanism. Turning the volume down alleviates this problem. Regards, G and L A-R-West
😲🎉🎊 Система явно не доработанная ! Изобретателю надо бить морду .
Short little rifle. Now do you have to smack the bolt handle, to pierce the back of the paper cartridge?
@longrider42, The reason the bolt handle is firmly struck (Prussian regulation) is to lock the mating cones together, thus reducing breech leakage and not to pierce the cartridge head. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Nice fireball at 2:25. You need a slightly higher chair for better stability and comfort,
@deathb4digital, Thank you for your response. Agreed regarding the low height of the chair. These are supplied by the NRA. Bringing a n extra chair unfortunately takes up extra transport space. A solution to solve the height problem is by adding a couple of cushions next time. Regards, G and L A-R-West
No sabía que había carabinas dreyse pensé que sólo se fabricaban las versiones en rifle😱
Clean the in side of the chamber where the extractor enters to smooth out the action
@kgmingled2235, Thank you for your comment. The bolt became easier to manipulate with use as it began wearing in. It now is much smoother. G and L A-R-West
I believe the US Navy and Marines purchased a few thousands of these in .50-70. The only conflict they saw service was in the US Expedition to Korea in 1871. Edit: and also during the second phase of the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 when the Third French Republic decided to continue the war and purchased surplus firearms including Remingtons.
The New York State Militia also had them for a few decades.
@lawrencebautista1, Thank you for comments. The Remington Rolling Block rear sight arrangement differs from the Model 1870 Navy Rifle, also the bayonet fixing. Also there is no 'ESA' marking cartouche on the left wrist. Furthermore, we had been in contact in the past with George Layman, author of Remington Rolling Block Military Rifles of the World without being able to identify the rifle. We have evaluated an 11 mm Egyptian Remington Rolling block, the model used during the Franco-German war. It takes the same bayonet. G and L A-R-West
What is the function of the brass disc looking thing at the end of the muzle ?
Robert Smith, It is a Prominent muzzle protector. The 'Z' shaped tool with a loop is for extracting cases that have had its head sheared off during ejection. Regards, G and L A-R-West FHBSA
@@MrGarwest Thank you, makes sense now.
Really love how you can see all the features that the Gras rifle took after the Dreyse. A little family resemblance <3
hi, to you ‼️ rifles in splendid conditions ... i would ask to you, where do you found these modified awesome needle rifles ... ❓ bye bye 👋
Hello @user-t14gp3tn4r, Thank you for your comment. We purchased these rifles many years ago from dealers and auctions. Regards, Guy and Leonard A-R-West
Are your cartridges made of combustible flash paper or linen that leave zero charred debris in the chamber ? Greetings from the USA. I am of German, Austrian, and Swiss ancestry. I have been shooting black powder pistols, revolvers, rifles, and smoothbores since 1979. Some originals and some Italian reproductions.
@roberrobert7924, Greetings from the UK. Cases made from homemade (art) paper 0.71 mm thick. The base of the case is left in the chamber after firing and forced out by the following bullet, thus sweeping the bore clean. We hope this has been of use to you. You have been in the black powder shooting along time, so have we! Good luck with your black powder guns. Regards, Guy and Leonard A-R-West
@@MrGarwest That sounds like the kind of cartridge that my dearly departed neighbor and mentor made for his percussion Sharps Carbine he used to shoot matches in the North South Skirmish Assoc. at Ft. Shenandoah, Winchester, Virginia, USA. Thank you for the reply.
Hello Guy, Leonard. I finally have my own Lorenz rifle. Having trouble finding a mould for the compression bullet in Europe. My usual go-to in Germany cannot produce the unusual and deep reliefs. Did you have a UK/Europe source for your mould. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Peter.
Hello @petergosden1, Our bullet mould was a custom made one-off from an engineer no longer operating. Suggest you try contacting Bret at Paper Cartridges as he is a Lorenz shooter and probably knows of a bullet mould maker. Good luck with your project and hope you get your compression bullet. Guy and Leonard
Awww, that's cute ! Like a real baby Lambretta, before it grew up !
Very nice. Exquisite example, well restored - replete with period cartridges, cartridge pouch with belt, bayonets. Hang on to it.
@Chris-2-of-3, Thank you for your comment. Recoil is quite punishing. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Very nice, any pictures of what the pouches look like on the inside?
@user-ku4ff9iz2h, Posted pictures of the pouch interior on Gunboard. Regards, G and L A-r-West
Fajny film
I know this sounds stupid, but what are those stick like things underneath the barrel?
@alexanderrohj4794, Not at all sure what you mean by 'stick like things' underneath the barrel? Could you be more specific? Regards, G and L A-R-West
@@MrGarwestat 0:33 , when you putting a bayonet. What is those thing underneath the barrel? Behind the bayonet. Sorry , gun is illegal in my country, so my know is absolute zero
@@MrGarwest after some reading, is it cleaning rod ? At 0:33 .
@@alexanderrohaj4794 Yes, it is a clearing /cleaning rod. Used also for piling arms and removing stuck cases. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Interesting video and history! I know very little terminology, and wondered what do you call it when after firing, you pull the cocking spring part backwards (before opening the bolt)? It looks like the opposite of cocking the gun, so is it un-cocking the gun?
@violetskypilot6697, Pulling the cocking lever back allows the bolt to be opened. Closing the bolt bolt and then pushing the cocking lever forward tensions the striker. Hope this is of some help. Regards, G and L A-R-West
4:36
I have your famous books, greetings from Germany
@meobert82, Greetings from the UK. We hope the books are of interest. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Love seeing the Dreyse out shooting!
@poppasquat8483, Thank you for your comment. The real pleasure for us is allowing the public to experience a needle-ignition system. Regards, G and L A-R-West
I have one, but here in my country it's not easy to find ammunition for it, I bought it recently
Imagine thousands of these firing....how loud this was...
Just bought one at auction in 32-20. Cost me A$240. My rationale.....32-20 is pretty close in performance to the original 310 rimfire and is a heck of a lot easier (and cheaper) to acquire and reload. Happy days 😊
couldn't you hit the release trigger by sliding you're index finger forward?
Nice🫡
I like your videos very much indeed, and they are the reason I'm hooked on French rifles. Could you advise me on a butt roundel on my latest Chassepot. The centre of it is stamped NORD. What country/arsenal is this. Atb, Mike.
Michael Nicholls, Thank you for your comments. Is it possible for you to communicate via the Gunboards forum to send photographs of your Mle. 1866 Chassepot for us to investigate? Looking forward to hearing from you. With best regards, Guy and Leonard A-R-West
Thankyou for your reply gentlemen, I will put some photos on the forum. Atb, Mike.
Hello again gentlemen, I've joined the gun boards forum but have been told that I can't send any posts etc until I've been active on the forum for some time. Would it be possible to send you an email with all the relevant photos. At my age this would be an easier option. Best regards, Mike Nicholls. Ps. I'm in Worcestershire.
Hello Michael, Please can you send us your e:mail address so that you can send photographs of your Mle. 1866 Chassepot for us to examine. If there are any questions do not hesitate, as we shall do our best to answer them. Best regards, Guy and Leonard
Imagine an army of the Austrian empire armed with the muzzle loader rifle going up against the Prussian army that are armed with this.
Slaughter 100% deadly
The austrian Lorenz muzzleloader was actually better beyond 250 metres, when the formations did some fight against each other. The real austrian problem was an over-reliance on shock tactics, not on the musket iself. The bavarians gave more attention to fire tactics and caused tactical headaches to the prussians despite using muskets as well.
Lovely to see a new video, especially on the Dreyse! Where did you get yours? I can only see them for an absurd amount of money nowadays...
Matpen78, Thank you for your comment. We have been shooting and collecting the Dreyse system for several decades. During the 1980's and 1990's a Dreyse cost several hundred pounds and now command silly money. They are well worth purchasing, that is if you can afford one. Details on the Dreyse needle-ignition system have been covered in our book. Best regards, G and L A-R-West
Thanks for the reply! I'll probably stick to a superior chassepot/gras design. You can still find them for little money here in the UK! Might I ask if you are a member of the MLAGB? If not what club do you often shoot in? Hard to find good ranges for BP guns here
Matplan78, We are members of the NRA and HBSA and shoot at Bisley. We recommend joining the HBSA as they are a learned society and very helpful. The Mle. 1866 ballistics undoubtedly is superior to the Dreyse, but over the years of evaluating both systems found the Dreyse required less maintenance on the range and does not need tools to dismantle the bolt to change an obturator. Furthermore, about Dreyse needle breakage is a fallacy! Best regards, G and L A-R-West
Thanks so much! Will do in the future when life permits! Hope to see you out on the range soon. Love your content on these interesting antiques
hi, to you ...!!! good video on greatest old carbines musket and pistol of ostreich empire ...!!! bye bye 👋😉
@antoninolatorre8355 Thank you for your comments. Very much appreciated. The Dreyse Karabiners were Prussian. Regards, G and L A-R-West😀
@@MrGarwest, hi, to you !!! surely the Dreyse was prussian i know it ... but in the rush i wrong ... bye bye 😉👋
Kto wpuścił na strzelnicę tego debila który ładuje pistolet z kurkiem w pozycji do strzału. Gdyby to robił obok mnie to bym chuja zastrzelił.
I had one for many years. It was accurate and enjoyable to shoot. I took it to a friends property to see if I could shoot a rabbit with it, as I approached the rabbits a goat wandered out of the bush, it was only 30 metres away. I thought "Why not". I hit it behind the shoulder and it dropped without a twitch. So sad I had to sell it when I moved interstate.
nicely packaged ammo, well done!
@occasionalmarksman4865 Thank you for your comment, very much appreciated. Regards, G and L A-R-West
Hey you're back!
Good afternoon! I have a Remintong Rolling block 1879, here it's called fusil patria, it's was the oficial fusil for army Argentina 🇦🇷, I would like restoring it! What techniques would You recommend to Protec the metal? Thanks
Enzo D'Innocenzo, We simply use 3-In-One Oil on all metal surfaces which in our experience preserves and cleans. It is easy to apply with a cotton cloth. When the rifle is required for use is simple to remove with a kitchen towel. We hope this is of use to you. Best of luck with your restoration project. Regards, Guy and Leonard A-R-West
Tabatiereが好きなので、動画を投稿してくださり、誠にありがとうございます。Tank you.
Hello i have the same carabine but i dont have the bayonet ¿where did you get it? Thanks!