Videos tagged with Top-Break Revolver

This guide details the handling and shooting techniques for the Cimarron Schofield 5-inch revolver, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It covers safe loading, firing, and ejection procedures, emphasizing safety practices for older revolvers. The instruction comes from an expert with decades of experience with Schofield models.

This review of the Enfield MkII Revolver (1884) highlights its double/single-action mechanism and unique top-break design with a locked arbor. The video details its unusual stationary extractor plate, which relies on cylinder rotation for ejection, and discusses the potential reloading issues caused by this 'selective extraction' feature. The presenter notes its unpopularity compared to the later Webley revolvers.

This video explores the firearms that would have been commonly carried in 1878, featuring a Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, an iron-frame Henry rifle, and a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun. Hickok45, an established subject matter expert, provides historical context and demonstrates shooting these classic firearms, while also touching upon modern gear. The content highlights the evolution of firearms and ammunition from the 19th century to the present day.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, a top-break .45 Colt model. Hickok45, a recognized firearms authority, showcases its historical significance, mechanical nuances like the automatic ejection system, and practical accuracy on a private range. The content highlights why these revolvers, despite their popularity in the Old West, are less frequently seen in Western films compared to Colt single actions, often due to S&W's focus on large international contracts.

This video provides a practical overview of two distinct firearms: a reproduction Schofield revolver and a Sako Model 85 Bavarian Carbine. Hickok45 demonstrates shooting techniques for both, highlighting the historical significance of the Schofield and the refined craftsmanship of the Sako. The content emphasizes accuracy, proper handling, and appreciation for firearm design, offering insights from an experienced shooter.

This video details the Smith & Wesson Favorite, a rare double-action revolver technically known as the New Model Navy. It highlights its unique features, including a lighter construction, a fancy front sight, and barrel address moved to the cylinder. The firearm's history is traced back to a potential Russian Navy contract that never materialized, leading to its assembly and sale in the late 1880s/early 1890s as a high-end variant.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of historical and surplus firearms, including the 1873 Single Action Army, Webley Mark VI, and a 7.62 converted K98 Mauser. The presenter, Misha, exhibits high authority and deep familiarity with these diverse action types and their operation, including ammunition handling and firing techniques. The content focuses on safe and effective demonstration of each firearm's capabilities at an outdoor shooting range.

This guide details the critical steps for addressing a dangerous barrel obstruction, as demonstrated with an H&R 999 Revolver. The video highlights a severe case where 13 bullets were lodged in the barrel due to the shooter continuing to fire after a suspected squib load. It emphasizes immediate cessation of firing upon any indication of a problem to prevent catastrophic firearm failure and potential injury. The content is presented with high authority, likely from a firearms professional affiliated with FMG Publications.

This video showcases an early Smith & Wesson Third Model Safety Hammerless revolver manufactured in 1898. The presenter demonstrates its operation, highlighting the .38 Smith & Wesson caliber and contrasting it with the larger .38 Special. The review praises the typical Smith & Wesson build quality and smooth double-action trigger, while also noting the firearm shoots high and suggesting a modification to the front sight.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Revolver, highlighting its historical significance as an affordable and safe self-defense option for the working class. It details the innovative safety features, including the shrouded hammer and transfer bar safety, and discusses the evolution of the model from black powder to smokeless powder compatibility. The review emphasizes its practicality for concealed carry and its enduring appeal as a reliable firearm.

This video from D'Boss Firearms humorously showcases a heavily worn, vintage top-break revolver brought in by a customer. The shop staff, demonstrating high expertise, quickly identify the firearm type and provide an on-the-spot valuation, satirizing common 'know what I got' seller tropes. The interaction highlights the disparity between customer expectations and market reality for older firearms.

This video traces the historical development of revolvers, beginning with Samuel Colt's innovations in the 1830s and progressing through key advancements like the metallic cartridge, the bore-through cylinder, and various loading mechanisms. It highlights the evolution from black powder cap-and-ball revolvers to modern designs, discussing the impact of patents and competition on firearm design. The presenters also touch on the tactical advantages of revolvers and showcase contemporary examples like the Zastava M83.