Videos tagged with 50-70 Government

This video explores the firearms, gear, and combat realities of the Apache Wars in 1870s Arizona. It highlights the differences between Apache and cavalry equipment and tactics, emphasizing the challenges of marksmanship training with limited ammunition. The content demonstrates historical shooting techniques and discusses the logistical and practical difficulties faced by soldiers and indigenous fighters.

This video explores the firearms and gear used by both US Federal forces and Apache allies during the Indian Wars of the 1870s. It highlights the differences in equipment between cavalry units and Apache warriors, emphasizing the use of surplus Civil War-era firearms and the challenges of supply chains. The content provides a detailed look at historical firearms like the Springfield 1870 and Colt 1871 Open Top, alongside period-appropriate ammunition and accoutrements.

This video provides a detailed look at the Remington Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle, also known as the Springfield Model of 1871. Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA highlights its historical significance as a US Army firearm, its robust construction, and unique operational features. Key aspects discussed include its massive hammer, rolling breech block mechanism, straight grip stock with a steel buttplate, 36-inch barrel, ladder rear sight, and its chambering in .50-70 Government caliber. The video also touches upon its production numbers, the location of the manufacture date, and a clever forend removal mechanism.