Videos tagged with 38-40 WCF

This video provides an in-depth look at the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle, often dubbed 'The Gun That Won the West.' The presenter details its historical significance, mechanical operation including its toggle link action, and the calibers it was chambered in. It highlights the rifle's role in Winchester's transition to modern centerfire cartridges and contrasts it with later models like the 1894, while also touching on its portrayal in media and its limitations regarding modern cartridge pressures.

This video features Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, presenting the Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle. He highlights its popularity during its era, its chambering in handgun cartridges like the 38-40 WCF, and its significant production numbers, exceeding one million units between 1892 and 1932. The presentation focuses on this specific small-framed lever-action design.

This video delves into the Colt Bisley Model Revolver, highlighting it as a less commonly known target variant of the iconic Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army. Produced between 1894 and 1915 with approximately 45,000 units made, the Bisley shares its front half with the SAA but features a significantly redesigned rear grip, trigger, and hammer specifically for target shooting. The presentation, led by Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, showcases these modifications using a Bisley chambered in .38-40 WCF.