Videos tagged with Civil War Surplus

This video explores the 'interim period' of the Old West (roughly 1860-1880) where older percussion firearms coexisted with newer cartridge-based weapons. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, details how surplus military equipment and older revolvers remained in common use due to cost and familiarity, even after the introduction of more modern firearms like the 1873 Colt Single Action Army. The content highlights practical adaptations, such as modifying holsters and using mixed ammunition types, reflecting the resourcefulness of the era.