The Civil War Burnside carbine - shooting, history and impact

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    The Burnside carbine was the 2nd in quantity among the percussion breach loading carbines of the American Civil War. This clever rifle is put to the trial in my video also covering its history, the carbine tactics and impact of the arm. Enjoy!
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  • @joelerk6298
    @joelerk6298 4 года назад +83

    Yes!! Finally! Very high quality content is rare these days but not on the cap&ball channel

  • @Legitpenguins99
    @Legitpenguins99 4 года назад +265

    Its nice to see a European interested in American history and our Civil War. Thank you for the amazing content!

    • @ChristianThePagan
      @ChristianThePagan 4 года назад +36

      It’s hard not to be interested in civil war guns. The US civil war produced such a huge variety of arms and some of them are just plain weird to the point of being steampunk especially the carbines which just makes them even more interesting.

    • @andrewreegs6319
      @andrewreegs6319 4 года назад +10

      Nice pfp lol

    • @mayorgeneralramirez1997
      @mayorgeneralramirez1997 4 года назад +6

      @@andrewreegs6319 Ian is like *A N G E R*

    • @Legitpenguins99
      @Legitpenguins99 3 года назад +3

      @@mayorgeneralramirez1997 thy hast triggered the wrath of Gun Jesus

    • @Joebonjoe
      @Joebonjoe 3 года назад +7

      Well, europeans especially the Germans are actually the "inventors" of the first mass-produced breech loading rifles suitable for military use. But not only that, the Kentucky rifle, which in my opinion, was the rifle that conquered the "East Coast", was an innovation by German settlers (the German "immigrants" called themselves German Americans for a long time, the term "Americans of German descent" came up only with the next generation or the one after that. Children cannot identify with something they do not know). When do you Americans finally close your borders? Do you not notice when you look over to us what the inconsistent reception of asylum seekers leads to? In less than 20 years we Germans will be the same as your Indians back then, it will knock us over, if not a miracle happens.

  • @matthaught4707
    @matthaught4707 4 года назад +62

    I never thought I'd see one of these actually shooting again. Bravo, sir, bravo!

  • @famedgaming1865
    @famedgaming1865 4 года назад +64

    I'm so happy that people like you exist to keep priceless knowledge and working pieces of art safe and showing for future generations.

    • @famedgaming1865
      @famedgaming1865 Год назад

      ​@lurch789 The fact you can't see why a firearm, of any sort, is a piece of art doesn't understand the fundamentals of craftsmanship and passion. Art is more than brushes and pastels.

  • @vonthrasher7809
    @vonthrasher7809 4 года назад +83

    It really is one of the most complete channels dedicated to ancient firearms, my congratulations, magnificent work. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

    • @Elbowbanditest2003
      @Elbowbanditest2003 3 года назад +3

      I'd say more antique than an ancient but I get what you mean

    • @redtra236
      @redtra236 3 года назад +1

      yeah I don't think there's a such thing as ancient firearms lol

  • @kidhammer2567
    @kidhammer2567 4 года назад +15

    First, I must offer that you possess the skill of JM Browning & the patience of Biblical Job for you producing your own hand-turned Burnside brass cartridges. I am new to the Burnside carbine, so your timely video is priceless to me on many levels; from the history to the disassembly process and all points in between. The audio quality of your video is so superb that I fell in love with the sound of the very clean and crisp cycling of your fifth model Burnside as it sounds precisely like my fifth model. Many of your experiences which you address about this particular carbine; loading, unloading, cycling, cartridge fit, no gas leaks, and more, are my experiences as well. Your shooting skill and the capability of your Burnside speak for themselves. My Burnside shoots as accurately as yours does. I was able to strike a 66-inch x 18-inch metal target placed at approximately 250 yards before me nine of nine times. My Burnside was issued to the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry where the frame serial is 16316, but the action/block serial number, for some unknown reason to me, is 14972, a serial number also belonging to the 6th OVC I am told. I have both brass and many plastic cases; all charge, load, shoot and extract well. I cast the conical Rapine two-groove mold and purchase the round ball projectiles. Both types of projectiles perform well, though I prefer the conical projectile to the round ball type. The Burnside carbine cleans up easily, yet is not as sweet to this task as does the Smith cavalry carbine. The Smith is my all-time favorite of the American Civil War/War of the Rebellion carbines. Nevertheless, I am a huge fan of the Burnside over the; Sharps, Starr, Gallagher, Maynard, Merrill, Joslyn, or Spencer, though I may soon own a Starr carbine. I appreciate just how easy it is for me to craft Smith and Burnside ammunition in the field. I thank you ever so much for the content of your Burnside carbine video and can’t wait to see your Smith carbine video in the future. All the best from Alaska! - mkh

    • @3ducs
      @3ducs 3 года назад +1

      Turnbull makes the cartridges, they are priced at $4.50 each. Dixie sells the bullets.

  • @kirkboswell2575
    @kirkboswell2575 4 года назад +16

    The floating breech of the sharps actually worked - for a while ....... until the fouling built up. Additionally, that spot seems to have always been "forgotten" during cleaning. The results of which were that they all rusted in place and ceased to work at all. Consequently, I have to agree with you that the Burnside cartridges are a better solution.

  • @007romryan
    @007romryan 3 года назад +3

    Great video. I live near Rhode Island and am a Civil War Reenactor. I know of the Burnside carbine but had never seen one fired, until now. Great video. All I have is a 1857 Enfield rifled musket.

  • @landontruman3632
    @landontruman3632 4 года назад +1

    US friend here. Thoroughly enjoy your channel. One of the best black powder channels on RUclips. Talking about converting metric to imperial, because of your channel, I now have all the conversion formulas memorized for meters to yards, mm to inches and grams to grains. Comes in handy. Thank you.

  • @steveshoemaker6347
    @steveshoemaker6347 4 года назад +22

    Congrats on such a beautiful part of history Rifle....An as well congrats on such fine shooting my friend...From Kentucky USA

  • @andrewreegs6319
    @andrewreegs6319 4 года назад +3

    Being from Rhode Islabd, this carbine holds a special place in my heart. So happy to see you cover it!

  • @wolfganggugelweith8760
    @wolfganggugelweith8760 4 года назад +12

    Extremely interesting! You are a really skillful man on all sides. Greetings from an old Sergeant Major from Austria 🇦🇹🏔⛷🍺🥨🛶🌻🐺 Europe!

  • @paul-sparky-sparr4160
    @paul-sparky-sparr4160 4 года назад +7

    I can really see the joy and pleasure you get from trying out such a rifle on the shooting range. The Burnside carbine is really an interesting gun. All in all, a very informative video. Thanks for sharing and for the "lesson" in gun history. Greetings from Cuxhaven on the German North Sea coast.

  • @easttennesseeexpat7545
    @easttennesseeexpat7545 4 года назад +5

    You have only a slight accent, you know all the right words and use them correctly. I really enjoy your videos, which are always interesting!

  • @thecelticprince4949
    @thecelticprince4949 4 года назад +3

    Sir you are in the top category of presenting antique firearms. It's especially interesting the technological advancements in the transition period between cap and ball and modern cartridge weapons. This presentation of the Burnside absolutely fabulous.

  • @robertrobert7924
    @robertrobert7924 4 года назад +4

    I have been looking forward to this video for a long time. Now I know how the Burnside and it's cartridges work. Thank you.

  • @thespecialbru
    @thespecialbru 3 года назад +3

    Love to see your videos on these old firearms. Seeing these guns fired is a big part of experiencing and understanding their history. Thank you for continuing your work!

  • @presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889
    @presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889 4 года назад +10

    Yes, you got it right. My favorite gun channel, with magnificent Hunglish. :) -and the beautiful nation with well-preserved nature.

  • @rocksandoil2241
    @rocksandoil2241 4 года назад +5

    I saw one in a store for $1200 (US) and was so so tempted.

  • @aroesblackstone1
    @aroesblackstone1 4 года назад +7

    So nice to see a deepdive into this rifle from my favorite gun ASMR youtube channel.

  • @amargosaranch7794
    @amargosaranch7794 Год назад +1

    A great video on this CW Carbine. Burnside wasn't much of a CW General, but he was great at designing this carbine! A new idea that worked very well, and much better and lighter than the Sharps! I mean you can shoot this carbine with one hand, if neccesary. Much better sights than the Sharps too.

  • @BIG-DIPPER-56
    @BIG-DIPPER-56 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting/educational ! ! !
    EXCELLENT PRESENTATION ! ! !
    Your personal delight was infective as well.

  • @mkultraification
    @mkultraification 4 года назад +6

    I love the long form history videos. Keep 'em coming.

  • @chancevonfreund1156
    @chancevonfreund1156 2 года назад +2

    Very interesting video of the Burnside rifle! Wasn't sure how the cartridge was made.

  • @Rumblestrip
    @Rumblestrip 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for sharing. I do whole heatedly agree. The Sharps really shines as a cartridge rifle. As a percussion gun, it leaves a lot to be desired.

  • @kevinrosenfeldtwoodworking4888
    @kevinrosenfeldtwoodworking4888 2 года назад +2

    Impressive lathe work , I love seeing that

  • @JohnCBobcat
    @JohnCBobcat 4 года назад +3

    I get the distinct sense from this, and seeing how good the Burnside design is for its level of ammunition technology, that the main reasons for the Sharps being better known anymore are: a) the Sharps existed prior to the American Civil War and was already a commercial success, and 2] the Sharps breechblock system was more straightforward in converting to self-contained cartridges once those became more common.

  • @luissantiago5163
    @luissantiago5163 4 года назад +7

    This is lovely so far. Appreciate the uploads. Thank you

  • @pg981
    @pg981 4 года назад +3

    I'm amazed at the workmanship ,design and machining for the time period. , considering what we have available today, as in CAD systems CNC and materials. Great vid, and you looked like you enjoyed making it too.

  • @georgegordonmeade5663
    @georgegordonmeade5663 4 года назад +1

    Nice work, Balasz! I teach civil war history and when we talk about firearms I love to share all the weird and proprietary carbines and their cartridge types. As someone who feels too lazy to roll paper cartridges sometimes it was great to see your hand turned ammo. Bravo!

  • @tgill1963
    @tgill1963 4 года назад +6

    As always very informative and impressed by your dedication to weapons and history. Thanks again from Tucson, Arizona.

    • @derekmiles6673
      @derekmiles6673 4 года назад +1

      Another Tucsonan who loves this channel.

  • @terrytownsend8462
    @terrytownsend8462 3 года назад

    It is my favorite black powder channel. Because of your channel I have bought 3 50 cal traditional loaders 2 with 1/48 twist and one Kentucky rifle with 1/66. A 50 cal percussion pistol and 2 cap & ball 44 cal...And you just had to show us this one...lol. I really like this gun.

  • @ragga_muffin_84
    @ragga_muffin_84 4 года назад +2

    This is becoming one of my favourite channels. I’m booked on a blackpowder course at bisley UK 5th December. So looking forward to it.
    Very well produced and fascinating content. ✌🏻 from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @ReconstructedYankee1882
    @ReconstructedYankee1882 3 месяца назад

    As an American Civil War reenactor being from the US I do love how you care for my countries history and making the Internet become more aware of the rare guns of the Civil War please keep up the good work

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 2 года назад

    What an excellent rifle. I have a friend who is a competitor in rifle shooting with modern firearms, but like you is a P.hd in biology for the state and works to help regulate hunting. He also has one of these rifles in excellent shape. It's amazing. I was shocked at the precision that went into the design and manufacturing of the rifle.
    Great video and great channel. Your knowledge is impeccable sir.

  • @migalito1955
    @migalito1955 3 года назад +1

    Nice job on the cartridges. Your lathe inspired me to get to work on restoring my W. M. Oliver mini-lathe. Interesting carbine as well. I'd be happy with one as all I had even today. It's really all you need except in today's battles that at age 65 I have no intention of joining.

  • @patekchoroma940
    @patekchoroma940 4 года назад +12

    This will be the channel that has gun and shooting channel

  • @aceellard2222
    @aceellard2222 4 года назад +1

    Always had a fascination with civil war firearms, i never really thought much about this carbine but it seems to be fairly advanced for the time with the safety features.

  • @southronjr1570
    @southronjr1570 4 года назад +1

    You really need to make a trip to Winchester VA next spring to attend a North-South Skirmish Assoc narionals. We get to shoot all kinds civil war guns, including Burnsides and Smith carbines in fun matches.

  • @brianfuller7691
    @brianfuller7691 3 года назад

    Thanks for a great video on an often forgotten arm, that was very important. Your perspective on the changing role of cavalry is spot on. Rifled muskets effectively made massed cavalry charges ineffective at best and outright suicide at worst. This marvellous carbine was in fact widely used even with the iconic Sharps carbine widely used until 1865. And the Spencer carbines were widely used as well. Even the Confederates really liked the Burnside. And lets appreciate that the Burnside was actually the 1st rifle with a metallic cartridge

  • @nate_thealbatross
    @nate_thealbatross 4 года назад +3

    This is a really great video, really well researched! Excellent work!

  • @fepatton
    @fepatton 4 года назад +2

    Great video! I really appreciate you going into detail about how you made the cartridges. They may not be the best quality, but those mini-lathes are really handy! I'm always using mine for some random turning job.

  • @mikeallen2523
    @mikeallen2523 3 года назад +2

    thank you for the history lesson . i enjoy all of your vids. keep up the fine work

  • @matthewdeardoff5016
    @matthewdeardoff5016 4 года назад +4

    Thank you from Ohio! Now you have me looking for one and I’m seeing plenty out there!

  • @kevinb1216
    @kevinb1216 4 года назад +1

    Your video explained so much about the burnside and its cartridges. I am a metal detecting enthusiast and have found many burnside bullets in my hunts around south Mississippi. As a thanks i would like to send you some if possable

  • @Emery98
    @Emery98 3 года назад +1

    It’s especially nice to see a Hungarian with an interest in American history. :)

  • @PickleRick65
    @PickleRick65 Год назад +1

    Always interesting to hear the European perspective on military history 👍👌👍

  • @primitivehunter18
    @primitivehunter18 4 года назад +2

    Loved this episode very well done. I have a 1873 remington rolling block chambered in 43 spanish. Of course I had to make my own ammunition because brass is scarce and if you do find it, it's $80 u.s dollars for 20 piece of brass and had to cast my own .439 bullets. It's a tack driver just like your burnside rifle. After watching your review on the burnside I will have to keep an eye out for a bit so for myself. It just seems right because I live in Ohio USA just like the regiment that had the burnside in the civil war

    • @3ducs
      @3ducs 3 года назад

      You'd think that as common as the .43 Spanish round was there would be a greater supply of ammo. I have a RB chambered in that, haven't gotten any ammo due to price.

  • @adolfgalland1
    @adolfgalland1 3 года назад +1

    Fascinating. And I admire your dedication in recreating the brass cartridges. Please keep up the good work ! Have subscribed from today, and this is the first video I've seen.

  • @mikebloski8981
    @mikebloski8981 Год назад

    Great reference on how to disassemble for cleaning.

  • @Neilistic1001
    @Neilistic1001 4 года назад +1

    Fascinating, and amazing, job recreating the brass cartridge. Thank you very much!

    • @armorer94
      @armorer94 3 года назад

      There is a company in the United States that makes reusable plastic cartridge cases for the burnside carbine. I also believe there is a 3d printer file floating around out there as well.

  • @guillaumeroncin5870
    @guillaumeroncin5870 4 года назад +1

    Your English and your accent are perfect ... Almost. And I have to add that you are an incredible shooter.

  • @janrobertbos
    @janrobertbos 4 года назад +4

    hussu elet magyarorszag! .... as always , very nice video, I really liked it! Greets from The Netherlands!

  • @7.0824R
    @7.0824R 4 года назад +3

    Magnifique vidéo.
    Mille fois MERCI !

  • @charliesierra6919
    @charliesierra6919 4 года назад +2

    Great channel, very informative! Nice shooting. Love this era of weaponry.

  • @GhostMacross01
    @GhostMacross01 3 года назад

    That is a lot of research and work of a detailed hobbyist.

  • @jamessulzer5105
    @jamessulzer5105 4 года назад +2

    Nice carbine and still shoots accurately! Like to see more of your portable shooting bench also. Thanks.

  • @chestertnted
    @chestertnted 4 года назад +1

    Fantastic history, and also details of the gun.

  • @brendonbewersdorf986
    @brendonbewersdorf986 4 года назад +4

    This gun was very impressive for it's time

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 4 года назад

    excellent shooting video of the Burnside carbine

  • @galaxycluster3721
    @galaxycluster3721 3 года назад +1

    You could 3 D print the plastic cases might be the best way to go about it. Kudos for shooting the old war horses

  • @dasimparmy2289
    @dasimparmy2289 4 года назад +4

    FINALLY I caught a new video!!!

  • @dragunothesword4178
    @dragunothesword4178 4 года назад +2

    It's finally here! Great video as always. This channel and britishmuzzleloaders are the 2 best gun channels because they focus on other things than just WW1 and 2 constantly.
    Will you ever plan to make a full video on the Sharps Model Berdan rifle?

  • @ronaldlollis8895
    @ronaldlollis8895 4 года назад

    Excellent video, glad to see your interest in military arms and regalia. From Virginia, USA

  • @freeholdtacticalmed
    @freeholdtacticalmed 4 года назад +1

    Great concept summary and presentation...and you got to shoot an awesome rifle (you lucky guy!). A lot of time and work went into this presentation.

  • @rwdyeriii
    @rwdyeriii 4 года назад +1

    Nice work as always. Thanks for your videos.

  • @robertheistand8587
    @robertheistand8587 3 года назад +1

    very professional

  • @True_black_swordsman
    @True_black_swordsman 4 года назад +1

    I never been in army , i never shot with gun but i love your chanel!!!

  • @chrismoerlein
    @chrismoerlein 4 года назад

    That carbine is a clever design.You shoot it very well.

  • @danditto4864
    @danditto4864 3 года назад

    The Burnside is very accurate, have competed against them in the North-South Skirmish association several times. Great Carbines, they give my Maynard and my Smith a run for their money every time. Great carbines.

  • @Mis-AdventureCH
    @Mis-AdventureCH 4 года назад +1

    Burnside was definitely the best of the cap fired carbines.
    Back in the 60s, early reenactors used them a lot. They were cheap and functional.

  • @gfr2023
    @gfr2023 3 года назад +1

    21:19 hollow the case before you make the conic shape.. it's not so important in your case (you not have concentricity requiremets) but it's more simple for the chuck hold a cylinder instead of a cone

    • @3ducs
      @3ducs 3 года назад

      Turnbull sells the cases for $4.50 each, Dixie sells the bullets.

  • @Bayan1905
    @Bayan1905 4 года назад +4

    I am descended from a Union Cavalryman, along with his brother who died in December of 1864. They were both in the 2nd NY Veteran Cavalry and were part of the Red River Campaign. I always wondered what my great x 9 grandfather was issued for a long gun for his cavalry arm. Was it a Spencer? Was it a Burnside? Was it a Smith carbine? No one knows, but I love the technology and the variety of the guns that were designed and used during that time.

  • @PhycoKrusk
    @PhycoKrusk 4 года назад +1

    That's honestly a pretty good group for open sites at 50 meters. Pulled left a little bit, sure, but the grouping is quite good. Maybe not so good for combat anymore, but could absolutely be used for hunting

  • @jeffe.9904
    @jeffe.9904 4 года назад +1

    Very entertaining & educational Cap! Once again, your video was Fantastic! Thanks, Keep'em coming. 😂👍

  • @3ducs
    @3ducs 3 года назад

    I've been disassembling the Burnside I bought a few weeks ago, it's very interesting. The chamber that holds the cartridge appears to be a different metal, possibly German silver. I assume this is to control corrosion. There are two screws that anchor the sleeve, I've removed this and have done some tapping with a brass drift but it doesn't want to move and I'm not going to force it. The chamber isn't too bad, I'll do some polishing and call it good. Now the fire channel from the nipple will need some serious attention, I'm waiting on the proper nipple wrench before going further.

  • @danditto6145
    @danditto6145 2 года назад

    I shoot a 4th model Burnside Carbine in Competition with the North-South Skirmish Association. Very good weapons at the distances that actual combat would have taken place at. You can order the Brass already made from S&S Firearms of Glendale, New York.
    The Nationals of the North-South Skirmish Association will be in May. You should come over; there you will see every type of Civil War carbine in competition. The team I shoot on has Maynards, Smiths, Burnsides, Union Carbines, Glen & cam bells and occasionally a Star or Galleger. I totally, agree on the Sharps not sealed by well.

  • @BocageTiger
    @BocageTiger 4 года назад +1

    Outstanding review; thank you for the video!

  • @ironhead2008
    @ironhead2008 4 года назад

    Nice video. Your bit about the difference between Continental and American cavalry confirmed something i'd suspected for awhile. As far as the Burnside is concerned, it's arguably a perfected capping breechloader. Had it been invented a bit earlier, or had the Army made bigger orders, I could see it lasting awhile in military service. It's certainly more accurate than that infantryman you quoted thought.

  • @therainbowgulag.
    @therainbowgulag. 4 года назад +1

    Great video. I have your new book. Would be great to see you publish another on American civil war firearms.

  • @jeffreygraf3358
    @jeffreygraf3358 4 года назад +1

    Well worth the wait! Excellent video!

  • @BlahWes0023
    @BlahWes0023 4 года назад +2

    Great stuff as always!

  • @andrewmoe2063
    @andrewmoe2063 2 года назад

    Another superb video. Wonderful rifle.

  • @3ducs
    @3ducs 3 года назад

    I finally got the nipple out, it took heat to the block and local cooling of the nipple, and cleaned the fire path to the cartridge. A little polish of the cartridge chamber and the carbine will be ready to fire. I got 20 cases from Lodgewood and 100 bullets from Dixie.

  • @1656nfa
    @1656nfa 4 года назад +2

    I found civil war bullets from this gun metal detecting in KY!!

  • @book3100
    @book3100 4 года назад +1

    A Burnside! Very nice.

  • @stevenbaker8184
    @stevenbaker8184 4 года назад

    There was a third primer mechanism that you didn't mention. One called the Maynard tape. The Confederate Starr carbine used Maynard tape priming. Maynard tape is very similar to what we call roll caps today. Where as standard cap guns use essentially percussion caps. But the Starr is largely forgotten today. And while I can find reproduction parts, I cannot find a complete reproduction kit nor rifle. But just pointing out something that you were either unaware of or neglected to mention.

  • @autmwnd
    @autmwnd 4 года назад

    Very impressive arm. And as usual an excellent presentation.

  • @Govanmauler
    @Govanmauler 4 года назад +1

    I'm a sucker for these civil war carbines

  • @eulogio604
    @eulogio604 3 года назад +1

    Me encantan tus vídeos y sobre todo los comparativos original y réplicas ,soy juez árbitro de tiro olímpico y un apasionado de la avancarga, saludos desde España

  • @vadimcx
    @vadimcx 3 года назад +1

    Реально быстрая зарядка из этого класса оружия!

  • @mr.thickey3959
    @mr.thickey3959 4 года назад

    Another wonderful & educational video, done by THEE MASTER himself!!! This particular gun review may be your “crowning glory”! You are “living a dream”! A very special treat was watching you turn out your brass cases! Where do you get the time??? Does your wife approve? You’re surely a master of history on this gun too! Is this gun yours or a “loaner”? What was the condition of the bore? Would be great if this gun would be “re-created” by a modern manufacturer with modern materials! But the cost of a “re-creation” would most likely be out of reach for most shooters. But then there are a lot of shooters out there with money “burning a hole in their pockets” too! Would be nice too if you would teach us some basic Hungarian! We Americans like me get tired of always hearing English!!! THANKS for your wonderful efforts to educate us & make our lives more enjoyable!!! “Ach du lieber, mein schatz”! “Hogy Vagy”?!

  • @williamhart4896
    @williamhart4896 4 года назад

    Interesting history and shooting lesson sir and thanks .

  • @HellenicPandemic
    @HellenicPandemic 4 года назад

    Great machine work. Living history.

  • @SB-qm5wg
    @SB-qm5wg 4 года назад

    Great video. I enjoyed the custom bullets.

  • @heyfitzpablum
    @heyfitzpablum 11 месяцев назад

    The Burnside Carbine had some advantages over the muzzle loading rifles the US Civil War troops were using, but it wasn't as good as other available carbines like the Spencer Repeating Rifle. Good content, I have SUBSCRIBED.

    • @baneofbanes
      @baneofbanes 6 месяцев назад

      Tbf the Spencer and Henry were literally the future of arms development.

  • @old_guard2431
    @old_guard2431 3 года назад +1

    You still need to do the ultimate accuracy test: Up against the 1861 Springfield rifled musket firing into smoke. It is only then that the true accuracy limitations of the Burnside carbine will be revealed.

  • @dylanskutches87
    @dylanskutches87 4 года назад

    Never thought any of these would ever be fired again how cool!

  • @NW_Ranger
    @NW_Ranger 2 года назад +1

    Burnside was a clever gun designer, but unfortunately not always an effective general.
    Hello to you from the U.S.A. My compliments to you on the self-made brass cases and on the video. I would like to build one of these rifles with a slightly longer barrel. The longer barrel would assure more efficient powder burn and higher velocities. What is the rate of twist per inch. As many of the older American families, my family was immersed in the American Civil War. Lucky for me… they survived all the engagements.

  • @JWKirK-fr5cn
    @JWKirK-fr5cn 3 года назад

    Very good and nice to see excellent shooter and rifle