Videos tagged with 1873 Springfield

This video showcases the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle in .45-70, highlighting its historical significance as a post-Civil War breech-loader conversion. It details the trapdoor mechanism, the .45-70 cartridge, and compares the rifle to the carbine version. The discussion touches on historical performance myths and the affordability of these antique firearms.

This review celebrates the 150th anniversary of the iconic Trapdoor Springfield rifle, chambered in .45-70. It details the evolution from muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, comparing carbine and rifle variants and discussing historical ammunition issues like copper case expansion. The video highlights the rifle's significance in the American West and its mechanism, noting its service until the adoption of the Krag-Jørgensen.

This video focuses on the conservation of an original, unmolested 1873 Springfield "Trapdoor" rifle from the 1876 era, specifically noting the absence of any armory rework. The content is presented as a demonstration of the conservation process rather than a tutorial, with a strong emphasis on viewers not attempting the procedures if they lack the necessary expertise. It highlights the historical significance of the firearm as a "real time capsule."

This video features an "InRangeTV" mud test of an original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, fulfilling a viewer request. The video focuses on how the classic firearm performs when subjected to a harsh, muddy environment, highlighting its resilience or potential failures under such conditions. The description emphasizes viewer support through Patreon.

This review details the evolution of the Springfield Trapdoor rifle, from the 1861 muzzleloader to the 1870 .50-70 model and the later .45-70 variant. It highlights the Allin conversion's significance in modernizing surplus firearms and discusses the historical context of these rifles, including their use by Geronimo and their presence in frontier conflicts. The video also provides a close examination of Geronimo's personal 1870 Springfield rifle at the Arizona Historical Society.

The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor was the US military's first widely adopted metallic cartridge breech-loader, serving from 1873 to 1892. It fired the .45-70 Government cartridge, initially with a 405-grain bullet and 70 grains of black powder. Collectors must use 'Trapdoor Safe' ammunition, as modern high-pressure loads can damage these antique firearms. The rifle's design features a hinged breech block and an effective ejection mechanism, though early versions faced issues with copper casings.

This video features a review of the 1873 Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, a significant improvement over previous muzzle-loading military arms. The video highlights the rifle's historical importance and its belonging to a collector. It also includes links to the collector's channel for more information, the host's website, training resources, and various social media platforms. Sponsorships and calls to join firearm advocacy groups are also present.