Videos tagged with Collector Firearms

This expert-level review by Hickok45 delves into the rarity and historical significance of the Smith & Wesson Model 1950 Military (Pre-Model 21) revolver. The video highlights its .44 Special chambering, non-adjustable sights, and N-frame construction, emphasizing its limited production run of approximately 400 units with a 4-inch barrel. Hickok45 demonstrates its excellent double-action trigger and accuracy, providing valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Smith & Wesson firearms.

This compilation showcases a wide array of Soviet-era and related firearms, demonstrating their loading mechanisms and firing actions. The video features expert handling of iconic weapons like the SKS, AK-47 variants, Mosin-Nagant, and various submachine guns and pistols. It highlights different ammunition types and magazine systems, from stripper clips and drum magazines to standard box and pan magazines, offering a comprehensive visual overview of Soviet small arms.

This video showcases an original WWI armorer's chest containing accessories for the Artillery Luger, including rare 32-round 'snail drum' magazines. The chest, dating from 1914-1915, also holds original 9mm ammunition, a loading tool with an Imperial proof mark, and canvas holsters. Expert insights detail the historical context of the Artillery Luger's use by machine gun and artillery units, and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 snail drums, highlighting their spring-wound mechanisms and loading features.

This guide details the historical use and assembly of the Artillery Luger with its associated snail drum magazines, commonly used in WWI by machine gun and artillery units. It covers identifying different snail drum types, loading procedures, and proper storage of these vintage accessories. The information is presented with expert authority on WWI-era firearms.

This expert-level guide details how smart Americans are acquiring surplus M16s through various legal loopholes, including government auctions, parts kits, and police trade-ins. It emphasizes the importance of understanding NFA regulations, particularly the May 19, 1986 cutoff for transferable machine guns. The content highlights the significant historical, collectible, and investment value of these firearms, positioning them as appreciating assets.

This video reviews ten new 2026 handgun models that lean towards the high-end, collector, or niche market, rather than budget or CCW focused firearms. It highlights innovative designs and premium features across various platforms, from 2011 variants to suppressed derringers and anniversary editions. The expert presenter notes a growing market for these more expensive and unusual firearms.

This video details the story of the Colt Franklin rifle, of which only 50 were made. Despite passing US Army and Navy trials in 1887-1888 with over 4,000 rounds fired without issue, the rifle was not adopted due to concerns about the delicate, exposed box magazine being easily damaged by enlisted men. The speaker, an expert in firearms history, highlights how most of these rifles were destroyed, with their survival attributed to the diligence of a Colt collector active from the 1890s to the 1920s.

This video presents a curated list of ten essential firearms for any gun collection, focusing on iconic and reliable models rather than purely combat-oriented weapons. The selections span various categories, including rimfire, semi-automatic pistols, rifles, revolvers, and shotguns, with an emphasis on proven platforms and desirable collector's items. The presenter, an experienced firearm enthusiast, highlights specific features and value propositions for each firearm, offering insights into why they are considered must-haves for collectors.

This review introduces the Japanese-made Miroku Liberty Chief revolver, highlighting its aesthetic similarities to Colt and Smith & Wesson models. The firearm chambers six rounds of .38 Special and features a case-hardened hammer. The video explores Miroku's history and speculates on the Liberty Chief's potential origin as a prototype for a Japanese police contract.

This video showcases a curated collection of collectible firearms, focusing on Mauser C96, Luger P.08, and Walther PP/PPK models, presented by an expert collector. It delves into specific variations, production dates, military and police markings (like Eagle SU4, Eagle F), and historical context, including refurbishment marks and original proofs. The presentation highlights rare features such as factory engraving and specific organizational markings (NSKK), offering insights valuable for advanced collectors.

This review delves into the Sig AMT 510-4, a 7.62 NATO variant of the Swiss STG 57. It highlights the rifle's robust roller-delayed blowback system, tracing its lineage from German WWII designs through Spanish and Swiss development. The video notes the AMT 510-4's smooth recoil, unique magazine design, and distinctive ejection system, while also touching on the modern resurgence of roller-delayed mechanisms in other firearms.

Acquiring an authentic HK G36 in the United States is exceptionally difficult due to import restrictions. The video highlights historical workarounds like SL8 conversions and the challenges associated with them, including part sourcing and quality control issues with aftermarket options like Tommy Built.