Videos tagged with 1876

This video features Brownells Gun Techs™ Keith and Steve at Rock Island Auction Co. showcasing a rare Winchester Model 1876 rifle, specifically the "1 of 100" variant. They explain its historical context, its development as a stretched and beefed-up Model 1873 to handle larger cartridges like the .45-75 Winchester, and its position relative to the "1 of 1,000" models. The video highlights the "1 of 100" as a more practical, working rifle compared to the highly decorated "1 of 1,000," despite fewer of them being produced and their current high market value. The featured rifle shows significant "honest" wear from extensive use.

The Smith & Wesson 'Baby Russian' was the company's first .38 caliber revolver, designed for pocket carry and based on the larger .44 Russian model. It utilized the .38 S&W cartridge, originally loaded with black powder, and featured a top-break action with an automatic extractor. Early models included the rare Aldrich safety screw, and S&W produced three distinct production patterns before production ceased in 1911.

This review covers the M71/78 Dutch Beaumont-Vitali rifle, a 1876 bolt-action military rifle chambered in 11x52R. It features a unique Vitali magazine conversion and a bolt with an internal V-spring. Despite its age, the rifle demonstrates reliable function and surprising accuracy with custom handloads, delivering significant impact energy on targets.