Videos tagged with 1874 Sharps

This video celebrates the 150th anniversary of the 1874 Sharps rifle, showcasing a Shiloh Sharps 'Montana Rough Rider' model in .45-70. Hickok45 details its historical significance, including its use in buffalo hunting and famous cinematic appearances. The review highlights the robust falling block action, the precision offered by double set triggers, and tests various ammunition types on steel targets and bowling pins.

This #shorts video showcases the 1874 Sharps Montana Rough Rider rifle in .45-70 caliber. Hickok45 demonstrates loading and firing the rifle with heavy 500-grain lead bullets, highlighting the significant smoke produced. The rifle's iconic status, popularized by 'Quigley Down Under', is mentioned as the speaker successfully hits a distant gong, praising the rifle's performance.

This review covers the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider in .45-70, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship and historical accuracy. The video demonstrates its performance at 230 yards, discusses the advantages of the shorter barrel configuration for general use, and details the falling block action with a crucial safety tip regarding the hammer position. It also touches on historical context, ammunition types, and essential black powder cleaning procedures.

This entry details the original Shiloh-Sharps rifle used by Tom Selleck as Matthew Quigley in 'Quigley Down Under.' The rifle, a Shiloh-Sharps chambered in .45-110, is a significant movie prop, gifted to the Brownell family. It features specific markings like 'MQ' and a vernier peep sight. The video also showcases associated movie props, including a dummy barrel used for specific action shots.