This video explores the realities of marksmanship and combat for US Cavalry in the 1870s, highlighting severe limitations in training and ammunition. It contrasts the minimal 20 rounds per trooper per year with the high round counts in later conflicts and the extensive combat experience of Native American adversaries. The discussion emphasizes the importance of range estimation and proper sight usage due to the ballistics of period firearms, and how historical reenactment can offer insights into these challenges.
This video provides a real-life demonstration of firearms featured in the game Hunt Showdown. It showcases various historical shotguns, rifles, and handguns, including the Romero 77, Caldwell Rival 78, Crown & King Auto-5, Mosin Nagant M1891, Winfield M1873, Lebel 1886, Springfield Model 1873, Caldwell Pax, Nagant M1895, and Dolch 96. Each firearm is shown being inspected, loaded, and fired, offering a direct comparison to their in-game counterparts.
Ashley Hlebinsky from the Cody Firearms Museum presents Frederic Remington's Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor" Carbine. The video highlights the historical significance of this firearm, noting its association with Remington's iconic depictions of the American Old West. The Cody Firearms Museum is part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. Additional links are provided for learning more about Frederic Remington and the NSSF.
This guide details the operation and loading procedures for several iconic historical firearms, including revolvers, rifles, and shotguns, as demonstrated by an expert with high authority in historical firearms. The video covers the Colt Single Action Army, Mauser C96, Spencer Carbine, 1860 Henry Rifle, Springfield Model 1873, Krag-Jørgensen, Remington Rolling Block, Winchester Model 1897, and Browning Auto-5, emphasizing safe handling and unique mechanisms.
This video entry from MidwayUSA's Cartridge Hall of Fame details the .45-70 Government cartridge. Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, provides an authoritative overview of its history, adoption by the US Army in 1873 for the Springfield Model 1873, and its naming convention based on caliber and powder charge. The entry highlights the cartridge's versatility across various firearm platforms and its continued relevance for hunting and shooting sports today.
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