Videos tagged with Sharps Rifle

This video showcases a collection of firearms allegedly from Las Vegas, featuring iconic historical pieces. The lineup includes a Colt SAA 2nd Gen, a Winchester Model 1886, a Shiloh Sharps chambered in .45-70, and a 1st Generation Cavalry Colt. The description emphasizes responsible gun ownership and firearm safety, and promotes various sponsors and related YouTube channels. The content appears to be for educational and entertainment purposes.

This video provides a look at the classic Sharps rifle, a highly accurate firearm from the 1800s that saw military service and was favored by hunters and cowboys. The description also includes links to the creator's social media, Patreon, Utreon, Rumble, a modern gun school, and a discount code for challenge targets.

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 showcases a genuine circa 1860s Sharps Buffalo Rifle, originally a breech-loading black powder firearm converted to metallic cartridges. Now chambered in .45-90, it's being prepared for a period-appropriate Malcolm-style scope for long-range shooting. Despite re-barreling impacting collector value, it remains a significant piece of American West history.

This video provides a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) session focused on the essential task of cleaning black powder firearms. The presenter emphasizes the critical need to clean these firearms after every single use to ensure their longevity and proper function. While not demonstrating a specific firearm, the video's core message revolves around the maintenance and care of black powder firearms, a niche but important aspect of historical firearms ownership.

This YouTube video, "Sunday Shoot-a-Round #278," features content creator Hickok45 engaging in a casual "shoot-a-round" session at the Gong Club Range. He is seen "yakking" and "plinking" with two distinct firearms: a Glock 48 pistol and a Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Sporter rifle chambered in .45-70. The description also highlights several sponsors and creators, including Davidson's GALLERY of GUNS, SILENCER CENTRAL, SONORAN DESERT INSTITUTE (SDI), ALABAMA HOLSTER, and BALLISTOL, with links provided for further engagement and support. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership.

This review showcases the Shiloh Sharps 1874 Sporter #1, highlighting its exceptional craftsmanship, including walnut stocks and color case hardened steel. The rifle features a 28-inch half-octagonal, half-round barrel, making it lighter and handier than full octagonal models. The demonstration covers the falling block action, .45-70 shooting, and the unique double set trigger system for precision.

This video, "Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 266" by Hickok45, features a casual plinking session on his private woods range. He "yaks" with viewers while shooting his Kimber K6sx revolver and a new Shiloh Sharps rifle chambered in .45-70. The description also highlights various sponsorships and links to other Hickok45 channels and his Patreon page. The content emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, clarifying that the channel is for educational and entertainment purposes, not for selling firearms or performing modifications.

This video focuses on the Taylors & Company Half-Pint Sharps rifle chambered in .30-30 caliber. It is likely a review, range test, or overview of this specific firearm model. The content will appeal to enthusiasts interested in historical firearms, lever-action rifles, and the .30-30 cartridge.

This video celebrates the 150th anniversary of the 1874 Sharps rifle, showcasing a Shiloh Sharps 'Montana Rough Rider' model in .45-70. Hickok45 details its historical significance, including its use in buffalo hunting and famous cinematic appearances. The review highlights the robust falling block action, the precision offered by double set triggers, and tests various ammunition types on steel targets and bowling pins.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, a firearm introduced in the 1850s to modernize U.S. military arms. Designed to function as both a pistol and a carbine, the 1855 ultimately fell short of expectations due to its unwieldy size as a pistol and lack of effectiveness as a carbine compared to contemporary designs like the Sharps. The video also highlights the innovative Maynard tape priming system, noting its susceptibility to environmental conditions. Despite its flaws, the 1855 Pistol Carbine saw limited issue during the Civil War due to arms shortages.

This content explores the functionality and historical significance of Sharps rifle paper cartridges, specifically modern Hahn Tube reproductions and Civil War-era linen cartridges. It details how nitrated paper and precisely sized cartridges facilitate reliable ignition and firing, contrasting them with earlier muzzleloading methods. The video highlights the durability and effectiveness of linen cartridges as a key advancement in firearm technology during the Civil War.