Videos tagged with 1950s Firearms

This video showcases a vintage 1950s Sears Model 35 pump-action .22 caliber gallery gun. The owner takes the rifle to the range, highlighting its historical significance as a department store firearm from a bygone era. The description notes that many store-brand guns were manufactured by reputable companies like Winchester and High Standard. The video emphasizes the Sears Model 35's good quality, reliable function, and enjoyable shooting experience, even with older ammunition and open sights.

The Remington Nylon 66 revolutionized firearm manufacturing by utilizing DuPont's Nylon 6-6 polymer for its receiver and stock, significantly reducing costs. Despite initial skepticism, extensive durability testing, including extreme abuse, proved its resilience. This innovative .22 LR semi-automatic rifle, launched in 1959, featured a unique buttstock-fed tubular magazine and a striker-fired action, selling over a million units before production ceased in 1987.

This video from Brownells Gun Tech™ Keith Ford delves into the unique Winchester Model 55 single-shot automatic .22 rimfire rifle from 1958. The description highlights its unusual operation: a manual cocking handle, automatic ejection of spent casings from the underside, and bolt lock-back after firing, all while functioning as a single-shot firearm. The rifle is noted for its compact design and its role in introducing young people to shooting sports. Approximately 47,000 were produced before production ceased in 1961. The video also clarifies that this is distinct from the Winchester Model 1894 variant also known as the Model 55.

This video provides a comparative analysis of the Colt Junior and Astra Cub pocket pistols. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), discusses the differences between these two 1950s vintage firearms, both chambered in .25 ACP and .22 Short. The video aims to clarify any distinctions between these classic self-defense handguns.

This review explores Winchester's rare 1950s experimental SMGs, dubbed 'NATO Burp Guns,' designed by A.A. Arnold. The N2 and N4 patterns featured unique folding wire stocks that doubled as forward grips for assault fire. Despite innovative concepts, mechanical issues like a heavy bolt and ejection problems, coupled with competition from established designs, led to the project's abandonment.

This YouTube video offers a tour of a "Oldies but Goodies" room, focusing on firearms from the 1950s and 1960s as part of a military tour. The content aims to evoke nostalgia for older viewers and educate younger generations about historical firearms. The museum is expected to reopen in May, with further updates to follow.

This video unboxes a 1950s 'gun guy' time capsule, revealing a treasure trove of vintage reloading components, specialized gunsmithing tools, and parts for classic firearms like the M1 Carbine and Springfield 03. Highlights include Lee bullet molds, Remington primers, Norma 30-06 cases, and a complete Lee Loader kit, offering a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century American firearm culture and practices.

This review details the rare MTs-11 shotgun, a high-end Soviet firearm presented to Nikita Khrushchev. Mechanically based on the Purdey system, it features elaborate Soviet-themed engravings and political inscriptions. Despite its exquisite craftsmanship, the presentation case's interior showed poor finishing, highlighting a contrast in Soviet production.

The Whitney Wolverine is a .22 LR semi-automatic pistol celebrated for its unique 1950s 'Atomic Age' aluminum design by Robert Hillberg. Despite innovative features like a Sefried rear sight and advanced magazine, production faced significant financial challenges and legal battles, leading to limited production of only 13,371 units. The pistol's commercial failure is attributed to distribution issues and market competition, though its distinctive aesthetic and engineering remain notable.