Videos tagged with Colt 1878

This guide, based on C&Rsenal's expert analysis, details the safe carry procedures for Colt 1878/1902 double-action revolvers. It explains the risks associated with the 'fired' state and demonstrates how to utilize the rebound and half-cock positions for safe loading and carry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the firearm's mechanical safeties.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Colt Model 1878 double-action revolver. It contrasts Colt's earlier problematic Model 1877 with the more robust 1878, which addressed some design flaws and was chambered in a variety of popular calibers including .32-20 WCF, .38 Long Colt, .41 Long Colt, .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, .45 Colt, .455 Webley, and .476 Eley. The video also discusses the U.S. Army's adoption of a variant as the Model 1902, its use during the Spanish-American War, and distinctive features like the enlarged trigger guard. Ultimately, the design's reliance on older loading mechanisms contributed to its obsolescence compared to swing-out cylinder revolvers.

This video segment, titled "Minute of Mae: US Colt 1878," is presented as a brief excerpt from a larger "Primer" episode. The description encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more content and provides links to support the creators via Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise from their shop. The focus appears to be a specific firearm, the Colt 1878, suggesting a historical or technical overview.

This documentary delves into the Colt 1902 Philippine Model, a martial variant of Colt's double-action revolvers. It highlights the historical context, including its development from the Colt 1878 and its procurement for the Philippine Constabulary due to the inadequacy of .38 caliber against 'Juramentado' warriors. The video details significant modifications, such as a strengthened mainspring for reliable ignition with military primers, resulting in a heavy 28-pound trigger pull and a larger trigger guard.

The Colt 1902 Philippine Model, a modified Colt 1878, was developed to address ignition issues encountered during the Philippine Insurrection. It features a significantly strengthened hammer spring and an oversized trigger guard to accommodate a lengthened trigger for better leverage, resulting in a heavy but authoritative double-action pull. This historically significant revolver bridges the gap between Old West firearms and early modern military handguns.

This review delves into Colt's often overlooked side-by-side shotguns, the Model 1878 and 1883. While Colt is renowned for revolvers, these long guns represent significant attempts to capture the high-end sporting market of the Old West. The 1878 featured external hammers and competed with brands like Parker, while the more advanced 1883 was a hammerless design of even higher quality, making it rarer and more collectible today.