Videos tagged with Sharps

This video features the shooting of an original Sharps rifle. As a historical firearm, the content would appeal to enthusiasts interested in antique firearms, classic rifle designs, and the shooting experience of such weapons. The focus is on the operation and firing of a vintage rifle.

This video features a casual shooting session on a private woods range. The content creator, Hickok45, is seen plinking with a 1981 vintage Colt Python revolver and a Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Sporter rifle chambered in .45-70. The description also highlights various sponsors and affiliate links related to firearms and training.

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 video focuses on the preparation for a YouTube filming day, specifically highlighting the process of sighting in a .45-70 caliber rifle. The creator invites viewers to join them and observe the steps taken before a video shoot, emphasizing the practical aspect of ensuring firearm accuracy and readiness for content creation.

This video delves into the history and specifications of early .50 caliber black powder cartridges, focusing on those from the 1860s and 1870s. Larry Potterfield examines cartridges like the .50 Remington Pistol (50-25-300), the .50-45-400, and the .50-70 Government, detailing their bullet weights, powder charges, and the firearms they were designed for, such as Remington Rolling Blocks and Springfield Trapdoors. The presentation includes historical context and a range demonstration showcasing the performance of these antique rounds.

This video announces the launch of a Patreon account for Forgotten Weapons, providing a platform for viewers to support the channel's continued operation and growth. The description highlights various firearms featured in previous and upcoming videos, including the Pancor Jackhammer, Pedersen PB, Chauchat, Cosmi, Frommer 1910, T124E2 Cannon, Solothurn S18-1000, EM-2, Sharps slant-breech, and Winchester Hotchkiss 1883. It serves as a call to action for the community to contribute financially to the channel.

The Sharps-Borchardt M1878 rifle represents a late 19th-century attempt by Sharps to compete with repeating rifles, featuring Hugo Borchardt's innovative striker-fired design. Despite its advanced technical features like a short lock time due to coil springs and a hammerless profile, the market found it unconventional. Only 22,000 were produced before Sharps ceased operations, with many later customized for Schuetzen target shooting.

This review details the 1852 Slant-Breech Sharps rifle, an early black powder, breech-loading firearm. It highlights the lever-action mechanism, the challenges with gas sealing due to black powder fouling, and the innovative but only 80% reliable pellet primer system. The demonstration shows significant gas leakage upon firing, a common issue with these early designs.