Videos tagged with Phil Schreier

This video is a tribute to Phil Schreier, a renowned firearm historian and Senior Curator at the National Firearms Museum. It highlights his extensive career, passion for historical firearms, and contributions to public education through television programs like 'Tales of the Gun' and 'NRA Gun Gurus'. Schreier's dedication to preserving and sharing firearm history is evident throughout the tribute.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the Colt Model 1878 double-action revolver. It contrasts Colt's earlier problematic Model 1877 with the more robust 1878, which addressed some design flaws and was chambered in a variety of popular calibers including .32-20 WCF, .38 Long Colt, .41 Long Colt, .38-40 WCF, .44-40 WCF, .45 Colt, .455 Webley, and .476 Eley. The video also discusses the U.S. Army's adoption of a variant as the Model 1902, its use during the Spanish-American War, and distinctive features like the enlarged trigger guard. Ultimately, the design's reliance on older loading mechanisms contributed to its obsolescence compared to swing-out cylinder revolvers.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Colt Official Police revolver, tracing its lineage from the New Army Revolver and detailing its evolution into a dominant police sidearm. Experts Mark A. Keefe, IV, Jim Supica, Phil Schreier, and Mike Parker discuss its historical context, mechanical features, variants, and comparisons to other firearms like the Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty. The presentation highlights the revolver's robust design, production eras, and collector appeal, particularly for law enforcement models.

This video features John Popp interviewing Phil Schreier, Senior Curator at the National Firearms Museum, about a historical display of Harrington & Richardson rimfire revolvers from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. The display showcases the company's medal-winning firearms from that era. The discussion highlights the significance of these 19th-century revolvers and their presentation at a major international event.

This video features John Popp discussing James Bond's iconic Walther PPK sidearm with Phil Schreier, the Senior Curator at the National Firearms Museum. The discussion centers around the firearm's presence at the museum's "Hollywood Guns" exhibit, highlighting its significance as 007's chosen weapon. The segment is part of the NRA News Curator's Corner series, providing insights into firearms from popular culture and historical collections.

Phil Schreier, Senior Curator at the National Firearms Museum, presents the Ruger Boy Scout Commemorative 10/22 rifle. This video, from NRA News in September 2010, offers a look at this specific firearm model with historical and commemorative context. More information can be found on the National Firearms Museum website.