David Williamson Civil War Carbine, revisited.

Shooting a David Williamson Civil War Carbine ..... revisited from a different perspective.

[@markcarew6724]

A thorough and detailed autopsy of a fine rifle, Doctor - thank you.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Mark, Upon reassembling the patient, (with not extra parts unaccounted for), she functioned as normal. It was my pleasure to showcase this specimen. Best regards..Doc

[@Chip_TN]

Thanks for the video explanation of the mechanism. Very little gas escaping from the breech from what I could see.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

I personally found it interesting the way the blocks worked against each other. Regards....Doc

[@steveblancard5566]

A beautiful carbine. The locking block is very strong for the period. Dual extractors is a big plus too. Thanks for sharing Doc!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Steve, That mustard brass does look pretty sweet, and she has nice lines to boot. Hope you're getting in some fun fall shooting. ...Doc

[@poppasquat8483]

Very interesting action, and a gun I hadn't heard of. Wonderful presentation as usual, keep the content coming!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Yes, a unique action. Thanks so much for your continued support....Doc

[@Dimwit_the_last_mountainman]

Nice! Clever design.Looks good to. I like the guns of Williamson and Moore. Later National, and purchased by Colt. I used to have a teat fire revolver. And I had the seven shooter revolver, for regular cartridges. And 3 derringers. The sliding barrel, and the No 1 and the No 2. But I've never seen a long gun made by them. Made my day!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi John, You sure had a impressive collection of these fellows arms. They did have innovative designs and quality execution. Glad you caught the show.....Doc

[@chrischiampo7647]

Thanks Doc Really Enjoyed The Video and Rifle 😀❤️😀😊

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thanks Chris, I really appreciate the comment. ...Doc

[@justhavingfun675]

Good looking carbine. I like the walnut, bronze/brass and steel. Plus aninteresting solution to a breech operating system.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello "Just", I see a rolling block as having two rounded blocks, this as having two square ones. Worked fine........Doc

[@matthewbilly3252]

Very nice !!! Never seen one before, but I like it.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Mathew, It is a clever design, really a different concept. And she has nice lines in the bargain. Regards...Doc

[@oldscoutgp]

I realize breast feeding has it's advantages, but ammunition design is a new one on me! I remember this one from the first video, it's sleek lines and distinctive brass receiver. It looks like a handy rifle in the common 56-50 mid-range cartridge. As always, well illustrated and presented. Gp

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Wow ! I'm impressed, You really did "watch" the video. I laughed to myself when I wrote that and I'm still laughing. It sure is a neat looking gun, and in 60 years of collecting I've never seen another. The rear block pushes the hammer to half cock on opening also. Cool design. Happy Shooting.....doc

[@oldscoutgp]

@@dr.durellshepard398 That was a good one Doc. That thing is a treasure, I'm glad it's in good hands. Thanks for sharing. Gp

[@453421abcdefg12345]

A very elegant and strong action! If it were made in steel it would stand a lot of pressure with the block rising up behind the falling block, I suppose there were other, less complicated actions that were just as strong, and easier to manufacture, but this is an interesting design, I wonder why it was made in gunmetal? Chris B.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Chris, Small runs of a trial design guns were commonly made of soft metal to ease manufacture, without setting up all the specialized tooling for a production runs of harder material. I don't think there are more than a dozen of these out in the world.??? I never came across another. Regards....Doc

[@SkunkWorksRifle]

Nice video, very robust build, I'm not familiar with these early types of firearms, thanks 😎👍🇺🇸🦨

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thanks for watching and commenting, glad you found it interesting. ...Doc

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Thats a very beautiful rifle there DR. You have a very nice collection. Showing the area in new york reminds me of something i have wanted to do for years. i have several guns that were sold out of Hartley and graham in new your city. Always wanted to take one of my guns there to the place it was sold. But being new yorks gun laws most likely never will be able.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Nostalgic idea, but please don't do it. I took my great great grandfathers flintlock and sword to his grave-site to photographic it for the family genealogy. Some old lady called the cops and I beat it out of there as they were arriving! Stupid people = close call. Regards....Doc

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@dr.durellshepard398 Yeah, that's why I figure I would never be able to. Especially in a very anti gun area like New York City....you can never underestimate the stupidity of people. Seeing someone with an antique sword and an antique Flintlock in a graveyard, it's pretty Obvious they're not a threat. That was a cool idea, though. reuniting objects like that with their original owner, especially if it's a family member. sounds very special. But the power of stupidity ruins everything. My 1873 Winchester was owned by a man named nate Priest. He and 11 other men chased after. got into a gun fight and captured 3 bank robbers in Medicine Lodge kansas in 1884. He was using the 73 Winchester that is now mine. I had the same idea as you and take it to his grave for a picture. But for the same reason your idea got ruined, I will never get to do it.

[@user-wg2sf7vg6h]

Как всегда качественно, доступно и наглядно 🧐👍

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Я рад, что видео понравилось. Спасибо за добрый комментарий. Доктор.

[@user-wg2sf7vg6h]

@@dr.durellshepard398 больше всего неприятно удивляет то, что у Вас очень качественные ролики и такое небольшое количество подписчиков и просмотров 🙄 Надеюсь у Вас всё изменится в лучшую сторону и количество подписчиков будет быстро расти, продолжайте, у Вас один из лучших оружейных каналов для тех кому интересно историческое оружие 😁👍

[@robertrobert7924]

Did you only shoot birdshot thru this or did I miss something?

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello Robert. I did shoot both shot and round balls, but in review I see that only the effects of the shot shells were shown. Sorry for any confusion. .....Doc

[@martinlarsson1652]

Still waiting for Burnside.. 🙏

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello Martin, My first civil war gun was a Burnside, years ago, and believe it or not, I have never shot it, .............I think it's about time.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello Martin, ( March 21, 2024 ) I invite you to see the new Burnside Two part Videos I just posted. Best regards...Doc