Videos tagged with Carbine Buttplate

This video provides a detailed look at the Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine, the last lever-action rifle designed by John Browning for Winchester. It highlights the rifle's features, including its exposed hammer, two-piece lever, straight grip stock, carbine buttplate with a cleaning rod recess, and a 22-inch round barrel. The video also demonstrates the unique loading procedure for its box magazine and mentions its production run from 1895 to 1931.

This video provides a detailed look at the 1884 Model Trapdoor Springfield Saddle Ring Carbine, manufactured at Springfield Armory. It highlights key features such as the generous hammer, three-click tumbler safety, serrated trigger, straight grip stock, carbine-style steel buttplate with a cleaning rod trap, and the 22-inch round barrel. The Buffington-style rear sight, graduated to 1900 yards, and the hooded front sight are also discussed. The presenter notes the historical context of its use by the US Army, contrasting it with Winchester rifles favored by cowboys, and mentions the saddle ring's purpose for cavalry troopers. The video also explains the 'trapdoor' mechanism, which is the breech bolt housing the firing pin and extractor, and references the 45-70 caliber and an army test indicating a loading/firing rate of approximately 20 rounds per minute.