Videos tagged with Mexican-American War

The 1847 Colt Walker is examined as a historically significant and powerful military revolver. The review details practical modifications for modern shooting, such as improving the loading lever and using Slix-Shot nipples to prevent cap jams. Ballistic testing confirms its substantial power, with 260-grain conical bullets achieving over 1000 FPS.

This video, "War for Apachería - Fighting With the Federal Government in the 1870's," is a full-length episode exploring the historical conflict in the Southwest. It delves into the people, battles, and equipment used by various factions, including Indigenous peoples, the US military, Mexico, and settlers. The description highlights the long history of conflict dating back to Spanish colonialism and culminating in post-Mexican-American War struggles. The video promises live-fire demonstrations of historical gear, making it a content-rich piece for history and firearms enthusiasts alike, especially in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.

The Colt Model 1847 Walker, despite its high collector value, was plagued by manufacturing defects and design flaws leading to frequent catastrophic failures. Issues included exploding cylinders, burst barrels, and a faulty loading lever. These problems stemmed from the use of wrought iron instead of steel, rushed production with poor quality control, and inconsistent black powder charges, often exacerbated by improper loading techniques by inexperienced users.

This is the second and final part of a series discussing the historical "War for Apachería," focusing on conflicts involving the Federal Government in the 1870s. The video delves into the historical context starting from Spanish colonialism, its evolution through conflicts with Mexico, and culminating in battles against the U.S. military, Mexico, and settlers post-Mexican-American War. It promises to cover the people involved, the gear they utilized, and feature live-fire demonstrations of that historical equipment. The content is viewer-supported through Patreon.

The Springfield Model 1795 was the United States' first standardized military musket, directly copying the French Charleville pattern. Produced by Springfield Armory and Harpers Ferry, it featured a .69 caliber smoothbore barrel and flintlock action. This musket saw significant service in early American conflicts, including the War of 1812, before evolving and eventually being replaced.

The 1843 Side-Lever Hall Carbine by Simeon North represents the final iteration of the Hall breech-loader in U.S. military service. This model, manufactured by Simeon North, incorporated a percussion system and an improved side-lever for breech operation. Originally smoothbore .54 caliber, these carbines saw service in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, showcasing early American advancements in firearm production and interchangeable parts.

The 1841 Mississippi Rifle, originally a .54 caliber percussion muzzleloader, was a significant firearm of the mid-19th century. Many were later re-bored to .58 caliber to match Springfield standards. It gained fame during the Mexican-American War for its accuracy and reliability, particularly when used by Jefferson Davis's regiment. The rifle features a distinctive brass patch box and historically lacked bayonet lugs, often paired with Bowie knives.

The Svelte Jenks Navy Carbine, patented in 1838, saw significant US Navy adoption during the Mexican-American War, unlike its failed Army trials. Its distinctive 'Mule Ear' side hammer protected users from percussion cap debris. Constructed with brass furniture for corrosion resistance and a steel barrel, it featured a breech-loading mechanism operated by a top lever.

The 1847 Colt Walker revolver was a powerful, large-caliber handgun designed for mounted troops, capable of killing a horse with a single shot. Despite its impressive power, it suffered from significant design flaws, including a weak loading lever and poor metallurgy, leading to frequent cylinder explosions. Only a small fraction of the original production survives due to hard use and inherent weaknesses.