Videos tagged with Crescent Buttplate

This video introduces the Cimarron John Russell 1873 lever-action rifle, a new offering for 2025 that pays homage to the firearm used by Paul Newman in the 1967 film 'Hud'. The rifle is a modern iteration of the 1873 Winchester design, produced by Uberti. It features a half-magazine tube, a short barrel, a crescent buttplate, and is chambered in .357 Magnum, with the added benefit of also being able to fire .38 Special ammunition.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Winchester Model 1890, affectionately known as the 'Gallery Gun.' The presenter details its historical use in shooting galleries, its design by John Browning, and specific features of a 1936 production model chambered in .22 Short. The discussion highlights the gun's construction, variations, and its nostalgic significance in early 20th-century American entertainment.

This guide details the basic maintenance and operational checks for the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle, as demonstrated by Larry Potterfield. It covers accessing the internal components via removable side plates for cleaning and verifying the action's function with snap caps. The video highlights the rifle's historical significance and mechanical features.

This expert-level review from Larry Potterfield at MidwayUSA provides a comprehensive overview of the iconic Winchester Model 1894 lever action rifle. It details historical context, production numbers, and specific features like the octagonal barrel, Buckhorn sights, and crescent buttplate, while demonstrating its operation and historical significance.