Videos tagged with Trapdoor Rifle

This video showcases the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle in .45-70, highlighting its historical significance as a post-Civil War breech-loader conversion. It details the trapdoor mechanism, the .45-70 cartridge, and compares the rifle to the carbine version. The discussion touches on historical performance myths and the affordability of these antique firearms.

This video features an "InRangeTV" mud test of an original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, fulfilling a viewer request. The video focuses on how the classic firearm performs when subjected to a harsh, muddy environment, highlighting its resilience or potential failures under such conditions. The description emphasizes viewer support through Patreon.

The 1873 Springfield Trapdoor was the US military's first widely adopted metallic cartridge breech-loader, serving from 1873 to 1892. It fired the .45-70 Government cartridge, initially with a 405-grain bullet and 70 grains of black powder. Collectors must use 'Trapdoor Safe' ammunition, as modern high-pressure loads can damage these antique firearms. The rifle's design features a hinged breech block and an effective ejection mechanism, though early versions faced issues with copper casings.

The Colt-Berdan Model 1868, or Berdan I, was Russia's first military rifle to adopt a centerfire metallic cartridge, specifically the .42 Berdan. Designed by Hiram Berdan, it featured a unique rear-mounted striker and a lifting breech block, differing from US Trapdoor Springfields. Though Colt produced 30,000 units, it was quickly superseded by the Berdan II, making surviving examples rare.

This hypothetical scenario explores the US Army adopting lever-action rifles in the 1870s instead of the single-shot Trapdoor Springfield. It posits that a squad equipped with Winchester 1866s and 1876s would have possessed significant fire superiority due to higher capacity and faster reloading. A scoped Sharps rifle would maintain long-range capability, making such a unit devastatingly effective.

This video showcases the shooting of a Springfield Trapdoor M1873 rifle, manufactured in 1887. The description also provides a link to a subsequent part of the video. The content focuses on a historical firearm in action.

This video features a review and range test of a 19th-century firearm, the 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Sporter. Despite the presenter not typically being a fan of sporterized rifles, they express a strong liking for this particular example, noting its excellent shooting performance. The video emphasizes educational and documentary purposes, with all shooting conducted safely on approved ranges by professionals. It also includes links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA membership, and music channel.

This video provides a detailed look at the Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle, a significant U.S. Army firearm. It covers the rifle's action, including its two-click safety tumbler, smooth trigger, and straight stock toe. The review highlights the 32-inch barrel, the stepped rear sight adjustable for various ranges, and the historical production numbers from Springfield Armory. The demonstration of its operation and historical rate of fire adds practical context to its historical significance.