Videos tagged with Texas Rangers

This video introduces the new Cimarron Nueces 1873 lever-action rifle, released as a tribute to the Texas Rangers' 200th anniversary. The rifle is styled after those used by Texas Rangers in the 1870s and 1880s, featuring the distinctive "T*S" marking. It boasts a 24" barrel and is chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. The description also includes a call to action to join the NRA.

The 1847 Colt Walker is examined as a historically significant and powerful military revolver. The review details practical modifications for modern shooting, such as improving the loading lever and using Slix-Shot nipples to prevent cap jams. Ballistic testing confirms its substantial power, with 260-grain conical bullets achieving over 1000 FPS.

This video showcases the Davidson's Exclusive Winchester Model 1895 Texas Rangers Edition rifle, a limited-run firearm commemorating the Texas Ranger Division's 200th anniversary. The review highlights the rifle's unique features, including its box magazine, chambering in .30-'06 Sprg., Grade I walnut stock, Schnabel fore-end, and decorative scroll engraving with a Texas Rangers badge inset into the buttstock. It also discusses the rifle's historical significance, its function as a range-ready arm, and its limited production numbers. The video emphasizes its role as a faithful tribute to the historical working rifles of the Texas Rangers.

This video from American Rifleman TV explores the "Two Sams": Samuel Colt and Samuel Walker, detailing the evolution of early Colt revolvers. It highlights the initial struggles of the Colt Paterson revolvers, their adoption by the Republic of Texas and the Texas Rangers, and the crucial role of the Rangers' feedback in the development of the iconic Colt Walker revolver. The description emphasizes the Colt Walker's significant advancements in power and size, its impact on Colt's resurgence as a manufacturer, and the tragic fate of Samuel Walker shortly after its introduction.

This YouTube video, titled "The Texas Rangers (Southern Texas) Clawhammer Banjo Lesson," offers a banjo lesson focused on a tune related to the ballad "The Texas Rangers." The description highlights the historical context of the tune, referencing early 19th-century ballads and a WW1 ballad. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, details the specific banjo he uses, an 1888 Luscomb banjo, and its tuning (f♯DGAD ~ d♯BEF♯B). The video also provides links to various platforms for purchasing tablature, merchandise, and supporting the creator via Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube memberships.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Southern Texas," an adaptation of the "Texas Rangers" ballad. The song is played on an 1888 Luscomb banjo tuned to f♯DGAD. The lyrics depict a narrative of joining cowboys, encountering Native Americans, and reflecting on a mother's advice. The description also includes extensive links to Clifton Hicks' various online platforms for music, merchandise, and fan support.

This video details the developmental history of the Colt 1848 Dragoon revolver, tracing its lineage from the early Colt Paterson through the powerful 1847 Walker model. It highlights key improvements in the First, Second, and Third Model Dragoons, including cylinder length reduction, enhanced reliability features like squared cylinder stop notches, and the standardization of shoulder stocks. The Dragoon series ultimately cemented Colt's reputation and paved the way for future iconic revolvers.

This book review delves into 'The Winchester Model 1895: Last of the Classic Lever Actions' by Rob Kassab and Brad Dunbar. Ian McCollum highlights the authors' deep research, covering the rifle's design origins, extensive military contracts (particularly the Russian contract for nearly 300,000 rifles), and its use by historical figures and law enforcement. The book is praised for its high quality and accessible pricing for collectors.

The 1847 Colt Walker revolver was a powerful, large-caliber handgun designed for mounted troops, capable of killing a horse with a single shot. Despite its impressive power, it suffered from significant design flaws, including a weak loading lever and poor metallurgy, leading to frequent cylinder explosions. Only a small fraction of the original production survives due to hard use and inherent weaknesses.