Videos tagged with Colt Lightning

This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Colt Model 1877 series of revolvers, commonly known as the Colt Lightning. It highlights their development as Colt's response to European double-action revolvers and discusses their market reception, design flaws, and variations. The presentation emphasizes the intricate and often unreliable mechanism, particularly the trigger springs, which led to frequent breakage and relegated the guns to single-action use.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a firearms auction hosted by Jeff Taber of Gunslinger Auctions, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience. The content highlights a diverse array of firearms, from a massive Holland & Holland 8-bore Paradox shotgun to historical Colt and Springfield rifles, detailing their unique features, provenance, and market values. The auction process, including bidding methods and compliance in restrictive states, is also explained, offering valuable insights for collectors and enthusiasts.

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 video from Brownells explores the Colt 1877 Double-Action Revolver, a significant firearm in Colt's history as their first foray into double-action designs. While popular and carried by notable figures, the presenters highlight its internal fragility and difficulty in repair, making it more of a collector's item than a practical shooter today. The video showcases two examples, the 'Thunderer' in .41 caliber and the 'Lightning' in .38 Long Colt, noting their compact size and historical appeal.

This video features Hickok45 conducting a woods walk with a Pedersoli reproduction of the Colt Lightning Pump Action Rifle in .45 Colt. He demonstrates loading, firing, and cycling the rifle while engaging various targets in a natural environment. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's historical significance and the instructor's proficient handling and commentary on its use.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, provides an expert analysis of final hammer prices from the December 2019 Rock Island Auction. It covers a wide array of firearms, from rare Lugers and historical military pieces to modern rifles and unusual shotguns, offering insights into their market value and historical significance. The detailed breakdown highlights specific auction results and provides context for collectors and enthusiasts.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Colt Lightning pump-action rifle, detailing its development as Colt's response to Winchester's market dominance. Instructor Ian McCollum, a recognized firearms historian, explains the mechanical differences between the Medium, Large Frame Express, and Small Frame .22 models, including the unique slam-fire capability. The analysis highlights production figures and market reception compared to Winchester's offerings.

This review of the Pedersoli Lightning Pump Action Rifle by Hickok45 highlights its historical significance and aesthetic appeal, while critically examining its practical performance. Hickok45, a recognized firearms expert, details the rifle's loading quirks and compares its speed and reliability to traditional lever-action firearms, concluding it's more of a collector's piece than a competition workhorse.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a range of firearms topics. Discussions include the rationale behind specific AR-15 configurations like barrel length and flash hiders, the evolution of optic technology from fixed magnifiers to variable power, and caliber choices for AR platforms. The conversation also delves into the technical differences between direct impingement and gas piston systems, the historical context of firearm designs like the AK and AR-18, and the practicalities of pump-action rifles and rifle revolvers. Additionally, the speakers touch upon the design choices in modern handguns and the historical use of firearms in the Old West.