Videos tagged with Colt Dragoon

This video provides a historical overview of the Colt 1860 New Model Army revolver, detailing its development from earlier models like the Dragoon and 1851 Navy. It highlights the design choices made to balance stopping power with portability for military use. The speaker's high authority and detailed knowledge of model designations and historical military requirements are evident.

This video addresses frequently asked questions about black powder firearms, covering cleaning protocols, specific firearm quirks like Colt revolvers shooting high, cap jam solutions, and the use of paper cartridges in both revolvers and rifles. It also touches on modern revolver cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, lead exposure during ammo preparation, and sourcing black powder components. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, offers practical advice based on his experience.

This video provides a beginner's primer on classic military Colt firearms, focusing on the Single Action Army and the 1911/1911 A1 models. It highlights key inspection points for collectors, such as matching serial numbers, inspector marks, action timing (four clicks), and original finish. The presenter emphasizes that while restorations can make guns visually appealing, original, matching examples command higher values, especially for military-issued pieces.

This review of the Uberti Whitneyville Dragoon reproduction highlights its historical significance as a transition model between the Colt Walker and Dragoon series. The video details the process of loading with 50 grains of powder and .454 balls, demonstrating its powerful 'big boom' capability. It also addresses common issues like cap jams and the loading lever falling, offering practical advice for owners.

This video provides a visual and quantitative comparison of various black powder revolvers, focusing on their size and weight. Host Dustin demonstrates the physical dimensions and scales different models, from the small Remington Pocket Model to the large Colt Walker, offering practical context for potential owners.

This video provides an overview of various antique Colt firearms, presented by a firearms instructor who acknowledges his limited expertise in this specific area. He discusses models ranging from the Colt Paterson to later double-action and single-action models, highlighting key identifying features, historical context, and approximate market values. The presenter encourages viewer input to enhance collective knowledge about these historical firearms.

This guide details the loading and safety procedures for a Colt Dragoon reproduction, as demonstrated by Mae on C&Rsenal. It covers proper black powder loading, bullet seating, capping, and the use of safety notches. The video highlights improvements over the Colt Walker, such as a shorter barrel and cylinder, and a modified lever latch. Mae's high authority level and demonstration of proper technique provide valuable insights for users of this historical firearm reproduction.

This video explores five of the most expensive revolvers ever auctioned, highlighting their historical significance and immense value. It details specific models like Ulysses S. Grant's Remington New Model Army, the cased Colt Civilian Walker, and Theodore Roosevelt's engraved Colt Single Action Army. The revolvers are presented as more than just firearms; they are artifacts connecting collectors to pivotal moments in American history and design.

This video details the historical significance of early Colt firearms, particularly the Paterson and the revolutionary Walker revolver. It highlights how these weapons, especially the Colt Walker, were instrumental in the success of the Texas Rangers against larger forces and how their development spurred mass production techniques. The narrative also touches upon the personal stories of Sam Colt and Sam Walker, emphasizing their contributions to firearms innovation.

This video showcases a vast array of historical firearms, from early percussion revolvers to World War I-era infantry weapons and specialized heavy machine guns. The demonstration highlights the evolution of firearm technology across different eras and conflicts, featuring expert handling and safe operation by Mae.

This video, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into the mechanics and historical application of gain twist (progressive twist) rifling in small arms. McCollum explains how this rifling technique, characterized by an increasing rate of twist from breech to muzzle, aims to improve bullet stability and prevent jacket separation, citing examples from early revolvers to modern high-powered handguns. The discussion highlights its use in specific firearms like the Carcano 1891 and S&W 460 X-frame, while also touching upon its effectiveness and historical context.

This comprehensive review of the Colt Dragoon revolver, also known as the Improved Model Holster Pistol or Old Model Army Revolver, details its historical development, mechanical evolution, and variations. The video clarifies common misconceptions about Dragoon models, highlighting differences between the Walker, USMR, and various Dragoon iterations. It explores technical improvements like cylinder stop mechanisms and the introduction of a roller on the hammer for smoother operation. The discussion also covers the challenges of historical accuracy in reproductions and the firearm's service history, including its use in conflicts and its eventual obsolescence.