Videos tagged with 1858

This review covers the 1858 Allen & Wheelock Side Hammer revolver, a historical firearm chambered in .22 Short. The video demonstrates its unique side-mounted hammer, disassembly, and manual loading of its 7-shot cylinder. It highlights the firearm's historical markings and provides a range demonstration, noting the recoil from the .22 Short rounds.

This video marks the conclusion of a "Traveling 1858" segment, where the creator is packing up a Pietta 1858 revolver. The description emphasizes the end of this particular experience and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content. It also includes extensive contact information for "Guns of the West, LLC," special offers for concealed carry permits, U.S. Law Shield, and NRA membership, along with social media and Patreon links. The focus is on a specific historical firearm and the creator's engagement with it, while also promoting related services and community building.

This video recounts the harrowing survival of Silas St. John during the 1858 Massacre at Dragoon Springs. Despite severe injuries from an attack by Mexican laborers, St. John used his Sharps rifle as a club and a percussion revolver to defend himself. He endured nine days alone before rescue, highlighting the brutal realities and resilience of the American West.