Videos tagged with Historical Rifles

Hickok45 reviews a modern replica of the Henry 1860 lever-action rifle, comparing its loading mechanism to the Winchester 1892. He demonstrates the unique, albeit cumbersome, method of loading the Henry 1860 by sliding a follower tab and rotating the magazine end cap. Despite its quirky design, the rifle proves accurate and functional on the range, though historical design flaws like the lack of a handguard are noted.

This guide details the operation of the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin 1896/11 rifle, a historical firearm that served during the Great War. It covers loading with a 6-round charger of 7.5 Swiss GP11, the unique cock-on-open straight-pull bolt action, and the safety mechanism. The rifle features a smooth single-stage trigger and a tangent U-notch rear sight. Expert instruction highlights the importance of inertia for smooth operation and the follower's function in indicating an empty magazine.

This expert-level analysis by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into the SMLE MkI***, a significant World War I era update of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield. The video details crucial ammunition changes from Mark 6 to Mark 7, necessitating specific sight modifications and improved sight pictures. It also highlights the prevalence of Irish contract rifles and their unique markings and potential modifications.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Remington Rolling Block Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as a robust and widely adopted single-shot infantry rifle. The demonstration details the rifle's simple yet strong rolling block action, the operation of its separate hammer and breech block, and the functionality of its ladder-style rear sight. The speaker, exhibiting high authority, also touches on the affordability and collectibility of these antique firearms.

This video features a "2-Gun Action Challenge Match" where participants, Karl and Ian, use World War I rifles: Karl with a Kar 98AZ and Ian with an SMLE No. 1 Mk III*. The match is designed to highlight the strengths of each rifle, with the stage layouts favoring the SMLE's faster action and larger magazine capacity, provided it functions reliably. This event also serves as practice for an upcoming WWI-themed team match. The description also references a book on German Stormtroopers, suggesting a historical military interest.