Videos tagged with Model 1899

This video showcases the Krag Karbine Model 1899, manufactured by Springfield Armory. It demonstrates the unique side gate loading mechanism and provides live fire footage of the rifle in action on a range, engaging steel targets. The content highlights the rifle's functionality from a hobbyist perspective.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Krag-Jørgensen carbine, presented by firearms instructor Hickok45. It details the rifle's unique side-loading gate, magazine cut-off, and historical context, including its service with Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and its appearance in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. The demonstration showcases the carbine's surprising effectiveness on various targets despite its age.

This YouTube Short features the Smith & Wesson Model 1899 revolver. The video's title and lack of detailed description suggest a brief visual showcase of this historical firearm. As a predecessor to the popular Military & Police series, the Model 1899 is of interest to collectors and historical firearm enthusiasts. The #shorts tag indicates it's a concise, vertical video format.

The Remington-Lee Model 1899 represents the final smokeless powder evolution of the Remington-Lee rifle, serving as a precursor to the British Lee-Enfield. This bolt-action rifle featured a novel detachable box magazine and a unique cutoff mechanism. Despite its innovative design, including a four-lug bolt system for smokeless powder, the Model 1899 was complex and prone to certain weaknesses, leading to limited production and rarity today.

Hickok45 provides an in-depth review of the Krag Carbine Model 1899, highlighting its exceptionally smooth bolt action and unique side-loading magazine with a cutoff feature. He discusses its historical service in conflicts like the Spanish-American War and its transition to a popular hunting rifle. The review emphasizes the rifle's historical significance, its .30-40 Krag cartridge performance, and its enduring appeal as a classic wood and steel firearm.

The Roth-Haenel Model 1899 is explored as a potential first semi-automatic sporting rifle, designed by Karel Krnka and manufactured by Haenel. It features a complex long recoil action with a rotating bolt and was chambered in 8x45mm. Despite its innovative design, the rifle failed in the market due to its high historical price of $150.