Videos tagged with Black Powder Frame

This video showcases a rare 150th Anniversary Custom Shop Colt Single Action Army revolver. Key features include Turnbull color case hardening, B+ level hand-chased engraving laid out by laser, a .45 Long Colt caliber with a 7.5-inch barrel, and a black powder frame with a bullseye ejector. The grips are custom two-piece walnut.

This video showcases a historically significant Colt Single Action Army revolver that once belonged to the legendary Bat Masterson. The video highlights the firearm's provenance, noting its manufacture in 1888, nickel plating, and a special-ordered higher front sight. The description details Masterson's iconic status as a buffalo hunter, lawman, gunfighter, and writer, drawing a connection between his legendary reputation and this well-preserved piece of history. The Colt Peacemaker, chambered in .45 Long Colt, is presented as an artifact with an intriguing backstory, prompting speculation about its role in Masterson's life.

This video features Hickok45 discussing two firearms: a Colt AR-15 with a dissipator upper, originally a California Highway Patrol model, and a Colt Single Action Army revolver manufactured in 1874. He shares his appreciation for the AR-15's configuration and the historical significance and condition of the SAA. The video also touches on personal finance, life advice, and firearms safety, interspersed with shooting demonstrations of the AR-15.

This review of the Cimarron Wyatt Earp Buntline Special, presented by firearms instructor Hickok45, offers a deep dive into its historical context and practical handling. The guide focuses on the unique loading technique ('cowboy load') and the function of the base pin safety, crucial for operating this black powder-style revolver safely. Hickok45, a recognized expert, debunks common myths surrounding Wyatt Earp and the Buntline, while praising the replica's accuracy and build quality.

This video details a historical firearms encounter between Billy the Kid and Joe Grant, highlighting a clever tactic involving the Colt Single-Action Army revolver. Billy the Kid demonstrated advanced firearm handling by manipulating the cylinder to place the hammer on an empty chamber, effectively disarming Joe Grant without firing a shot. This showcases Billy's intelligence and understanding of firearm mechanics under pressure.

This guide details the disassembly and firing of an original 1883 U.S. Cavalry Colt Single Action Army revolver, as demonstrated by firearms expert hickok45. It covers the unique 'black powder frame' disassembly, safe loading procedures for black powder cartridges, range performance considerations like 'Kentucky windage,' and essential maintenance to combat fouling. The video emphasizes the historical significance and collectible value of this iconic firearm.

This guide, presented by an expert instructor from Brownells, details the initial steps for disassembling a single-action revolver for routine cleaning. It covers essential safety precautions, cylinder removal for both modern and older models, and basic grip and ejector housing removal. The instruction emphasizes when detail cleaning is necessary versus routine maintenance.

This guide details how to identify an 1884 Colt Single Action Army 'black powder frame' revolver by its base pin retaining screw. It contrasts this with modern 'smokeless' frames and emphasizes critical safety regarding ammunition types. Expert instruction from hickok45 highlights safe handling practices like the 'load five' method for antique revolvers.

This guide details the disassembly and safe loading procedure for a vintage 1884 Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, as demonstrated by an expert. It covers the specific 'black powder frame' disassembly requiring screw removal for the base pin and the traditional 'John Wayne load' for safe carry. The instruction emphasizes the historical significance and collector value of this firearm.