This video celebrates the 150th anniversary of the 1874 Sharps rifle, showcasing a Shiloh Sharps 'Montana Rough Rider' model in .45-70. Hickok45 details its historical significance, including its use in buffalo hunting and famous cinematic appearances. The review highlights the robust falling block action, the precision offered by double set triggers, and tests various ammunition types on steel targets and bowling pins.
The Cugir Model 92 'Dragana' is a Romanian post-communist hunting rifle built using surplus VZ-24 Mauser actions and MG34 barrels. Produced from 1992-1996, it aimed to transition Cugir from military production to civilian arms. While featuring a Mauser action and double set triggers, its trigger quality and overall commercial success were limited, making it a niche collector's item today.
This video features Hickok45 showcasing the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Montana Roughrider in .45-70, highlighting its accuracy and set trigger. He briefly introduces an LWRC 6.8 SPC rifle but focuses on the Sharps. The content also includes personal anecdotes about his username origin, a road trip, and a 'privacy rant' regarding Tractor Supply, alongside reflections on celebrity and grief.
This custom Mauser 1871, crafted by Karl Gebert of Munich, showcases advanced 19th-century sporting rifle features. It uniquely incorporates a box magazine, a magazine cut-off, and double set triggers for enhanced precision. The rifle also boasts a sophisticated sighting system with both tang aperture and express leaf sights, indicating its high-end sporting purpose.
This review covers the Traditions Hawken Woodsman in .54 caliber, a reproduction of the iconic Plains Rifle. It details historical context, features like brass fittings and double set triggers, and demonstrates safe loading and live-fire. The video also includes a guide to field stripping and maintenance for this percussion muzzleloader.
This video provides an expert look at historical 'parlor guns,' specifically Flobert and Schuetzen rifles. It details their unique mechanisms, such as the Flobert's simple hinged breech and the Schuetzen's indoor practice adapter. The content highlights their purpose for safe indoor plinking and serious target practice, emphasizing historical gunsmithing and design.
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