Videos tagged with Percussion Revolvers

Dustin from Guns of the West provides a detailed comparison of Colt-style cap and ball revolvers, favoring them over Remington designs primarily for aesthetic reasons and certain functional aspects. He highlights the one-piece grips, open-top frame design, and the robust arbor as key advantages, while acknowledging potential cap jam issues and the Remington's stronger frame design. The video emphasizes the artistic appeal of Colts and their suitability for black powder enthusiasts.

This video explores the diverse competitive shooting opportunities within the Single Action Shooting Society (SAS), focusing on historical firearms divisions like Frontiersman and the Plainsman side match. It highlights how participants can curate their experience to shoot with black powder percussion revolvers and period-accurate firearms, emphasizing the unique challenges and realism introduced by black powder smoke and the need for consistent firearm performance. The presenter, an Arizona State Champion in Frontiersman, shares insights into the sport's depth beyond typical media portrayals.

This video from American Rifleman Television provides an in-depth look at the North-South Skirmish Association's (NSSA) revolver matches. The NSSA is dedicated to competitive shooting with Civil War-era firearms. The feature segment highlights the revolver team match held at Fort Shenandoah, Va., discussing the history of revolvers in the NSSA, popular revolver models like Colt, Remington, and Rogers & Spencer, target types (pigeons, tiles, pots), and the fast-paced 90-second match format. It emphasizes the unique experience of shooting antique firearms and participating in a multi-faceted competition that can even include artillery.

This episode features a detailed look at a Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver and a Revelation Model 99 .22 LR pistol, discussing their historical significance and shooting characteristics. The host also delves into common misconceptions about firearm calibers, critiques firearm inaccuracies in movies like 'Dirty Harry,' and shares personal anecdotes about family firearms and media consumption. The discussion touches on the importance of proper nutrition and offers life advice.

This comprehensive review of the Colt Dragoon revolver, also known as the Improved Model Holster Pistol or Old Model Army Revolver, details its historical development, mechanical evolution, and variations. The video clarifies common misconceptions about Dragoon models, highlighting differences between the Walker, USMR, and various Dragoon iterations. It explores technical improvements like cylinder stop mechanisms and the introduction of a roller on the hammer for smoother operation. The discussion also covers the challenges of historical accuracy in reproductions and the firearm's service history, including its use in conflicts and its eventual obsolescence.

This video delves into lesser-known firearms of the Wild West, contrasting cinematic portrayals with historical use. It highlights the Colt 1851 Navy, Remington Rolling Block, W.W. Greener Coach Gun, and Remington New Model Army, detailing their calibers, capacities, and historical significance. The expert analysis emphasizes the reliability and specific advantages of these often-overlooked firearms.

This expert-level knowledge entry details the Alsop Navy and Pocket revolvers, drawing from Ian McCollum's analysis on Forgotten Weapons. It covers their historical context, production details, and subtle distinguishing features. The entry highlights the Alsop family's involvement in firearms development and the commercial challenges faced by their own revolver designs, offering insights valuable to collectors and historians of Civil War-era firearms.

This review of the Taylor's & Company New Model 3 Replica, presented by hickok45, offers a deep dive into its historical significance and practical handling. The expert highlights the revolutionary top-break action, compares it to percussion revolvers, and discusses various Model 3 iterations and their historical contexts. The review emphasizes the firearm's shooting characteristics, including its tendency to shoot high, and provides insights into the evolution of cartridge technology.