Videos tagged with Side By Side Shotguns

This video provides a guide to the top five budget shotguns, emphasizing value for money. The instructor highlights that used firearms often offer superior bang for your buck, with specific recommendations including used Marocchi, new Turkish over-unders (Yilders, Kofs, ATA), the Beretta AL391, Mossberg Maverick 88, and the Franchi Barrage. An honorable mention is given to Spanish boxlock shotguns like AYA for their exceptional value and reliability.

This video provides an expert-level overview of assessing and appreciating a diverse collection of vintage firearms. It emphasizes understanding craftsmanship, historical context, and the nuances of different gunmaking eras and styles. The presenters highlight the importance of detailed inspection, from engraving quality to mechanical function, and discuss the historical significance and potential value of each piece. The guide covers assessing condition, identifying makers, evaluating craftsmanship, understanding intended use, and considering provenance, offering insights for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

This podcast episode provides an in-depth introduction to Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS), a sport focused on using pre-1899 firearms. Guest Alan Garbers, an avid participant, explains the origins of CAS, its governing body (SASS), and the typical match format involving four types of firearms: two single-action pistols, a lever-action rifle, and a side-by-side or lever-action shotgun. The discussion covers firearm categories, costuming requirements, shooting techniques emphasizing speed, and the importance of practice and camaraderie within the SASS community.

This video provides an in-depth look at a sealed bid auction at Holts, showcasing a wide variety of used firearms, from common sporting rifles to rare collector's items. The presenter, with apparent expertise, assesses the condition, potential value, and unique features of each firearm, offering insights into what makes a good buy in a sealed bid environment. The content highlights the importance of careful inspection and understanding the nuances of the used gun market.

This video provides a historical overview of Japanese firearm manufacturers, focusing on the post-World War II era. It details the operations and collaborations of companies like Kadensha, Nikko, Winchester, Miroku, and SKB, highlighting their contributions to shotgun production and their relationships with Western brands. The content emphasizes the engineering quality and often undervalued nature of Japanese firearms.

This video from TheFirearmGuy provides an in-depth look at new CZ USA firearms introduced at Shot Show 2019. It covers the optic-ready P10s pistol family, the Scorpion Bullpup conversion kit, the versatile CZ 457 rimfire platform, the gasless inertia-driven CZ 1012 shotgun, and the traditional Bob White G2 side-by-side shotgun. The presentation highlights US production for the P10s and detailed features for each model, offering insights for various shooting disciplines.

This guide details the process of 'striping' the breech face of a British side-by-side shotgun, a decorative polishing technique. It involves using worn emery cloth wrapped around a steel rule to create fine, parallel horizontal lines on the breech face for aesthetic enhancement. The extractors are polished separately with vertical strokes. This is presented as a cosmetic upgrade rather than a functional modification.

This interview with Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA and a recognized gunsmith and collector, explores his firearm preferences. Potterfield, an industry veteran, discusses his passion for cartridge guns from the Civil War to the present, while also appreciating percussion firearms. He highlights his favorite genres: side-by-side shotguns, single-shot rifles, and bolt-action rifles, emphasizing that the 'one gun' choice is situational, depending on activities like pheasant hunting or IPSC matches where a 1911 would be selected.