Videos tagged with Sharps

This video showcases a significant modernization of an AR-15 platform, contrasting it with a 133-year-old Mosin Nagant. The AR-15 features custom Future Forged grips, a Sharps skeletonized magwell, and an FRT trigger for enhanced performance. A DNT Hydra thermal optic is demonstrated, highlighting its heat-signature detection capabilities. The host, a specialized content creator, concludes that while the Mosin remains relevant for hunting, modern rifles offer substantial technological advantages.

This video demonstrates the firing of a historical 1874 Sharps Montana Rough Rider rifle in .45-70 Government caliber. Expert shooter Hickok45 showcases the rifle's falling block action and its iconic Vernier scale tang sight. The demonstration includes loading a heavy lead projectile, firing at a distant steel gong, and achieving a successful hit, highlighting the rifle's long-range potential, famously depicted in 'Quigley Down Under'.

Mark Novak undertakes the challenging restoration of a severely fire-damaged 1863 Sharps Carbine. The project focuses on assessing the salvageable parts from the charred firearm and determining if it can be returned to an operational state. This detailed process highlights the complexities of antique firearm repair and custom gunsmithing.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the 1852 Slant-Breech Sharps rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the use of paper cartridges and the operation of the falling block action, while also highlighting the potential for gas leakage and the function of the pellet primer system. The demonstration emphasizes practical handling and historical context.

This guide details the expert process of repairing a broken firing pin on a rare 1869 Sharps Rifle, a saddle ring carbine chambered in .50-70 Government. Master Gunsmith Larry Potterfield demonstrates precise machining techniques, including facing the old pin, drilling for a new tip, and using Loctite for secure attachment. The repair is verified with precision measurements and culminates in successful range testing, showcasing advanced gunsmithing skills.