Videos tagged with Trapdoor Springfield

This video traces the evolution of US Army firearms from the percussion Model 1842 Musket through the adoption of early bolt-action rifles like the Krag-Jörgensen. It highlights key innovations such as the Minie ball and the transition to breech-loading mechanisms, emphasizing the technological leaps that enhanced military capability.

The Model 1875 Officer's Pattern Trapdoor Springfield was a high-end sporting rifle produced by Springfield Armory, featuring extensive engraving and a pistol grip. It offered a standardized 'fancy' model for officers, streamlining custom orders. Key features include a single set trigger for precision, a Beach combination front sight, and a tang aperture sight.

The Model 1875 Officer's Pattern is presented as the finest production Trapdoor Springfield, manufactured by Springfield Armory as a high-end sporting rifle. It features quality engraving, a folding hooded front sight, a tang aperture sight, and a sophisticated set trigger mechanism for extremely light pull weight.

This video, "Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 262" by Hickok45, features a casual range session on his private property. The content involves discussion ("yakking") while plinking with two distinct firearms: a classic Trapdoor Springfield chambered in .45-70 and a modern Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 2.0 in .380 ACP. The description also promotes the creator's other YouTube channels, Patreon, and various sponsor links, emphasizing firearms safety and responsible gun ownership. It's presented as an educational and entertainment piece for firearm enthusiasts.

This episode introduces a new series on enjoying black powder military rifles, starting with the Trapdoor Springfield. It covers the rifle's history, the practicalities of loading and firing .45-70 black powder rounds, and its operation mechanics. The discussion highlights the manageable recoil, the speed test results, and the impact of black powder fouling on the action.

This "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" video features content creator Hickok45 engaging in casual shooting (plinking) in a wooded environment. He discusses and shoots two distinct firearms: a historical 1887 Trapdoor Springfield rifle chambered in .45-70, and a modern Beretta APX A1 Compact pistol in 9mm. The video description also promotes Hickok45's other YouTube channels, Patreon page, and sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol, while emphasizing firearms safety and responsible gun ownership.

This review celebrates the 150th anniversary of the iconic Trapdoor Springfield rifle, chambered in .45-70. It details the evolution from muzzleloaders to breech-loaders, comparing carbine and rifle variants and discussing historical ammunition issues like copper case expansion. The video highlights the rifle's significance in the American West and its mechanism, noting its service until the adoption of the Krag-Jørgensen.

This video provides a direct comparison between two iconic Springfield rifles: the .45-70 caliber Trapdoor Springfield and the .58 caliber Civil War-era Springfield Rifle Musket. The description highlights the comparison aspect and mentions the caliber of each firearm, indicating an analysis of their historical significance, design, and potentially their performance characteristics. The content is presented by Hickok45, a well-known firearms personality, and is filmed on his private range with an emphasis on safety and responsible gun ownership.

This episode of Gun Gripes explores the concept of 'Safe Queens' – firearms kept in pristine condition. While acknowledging legitimate reasons for preserving rare or historically significant guns, the hosts argue that most firearms, especially those intended for defense or utility, are tools meant to be used and expected to show wear. They contrast this with excessive preservation, using analogies like a Honda Civic, and discuss the difference between valuable collectibles and 'bubba'd' guns.

This review details the evolution of the Springfield Trapdoor rifle, from the 1861 muzzleloader to the 1870 .50-70 model and the later .45-70 variant. It highlights the Allin conversion's significance in modernizing surplus firearms and discusses the historical context of these rifles, including their use by Geronimo and their presence in frontier conflicts. The video also provides a close examination of Geronimo's personal 1870 Springfield rifle at the Arizona Historical Society.

This guide details the conversion of Trapdoor Springfield rifles into visually convincing flintlock props for film use. The process involves replacing the hammer with a simulated flint cock that strikes the firing pin, adding cosmetic flintlock components like a pan cover and frizzen, and modifying the barrel to appear smooth. These conversions, often sourced from prop houses like Ellis Mercantile, offer the reliability of a modern action while achieving a period-accurate look for background actors or distant shots.

The Model 1870 Trapdoor Carbine represents a rare and significant step in US military firearm evolution, being the only Trapdoor carbine produced in .50 caliber before the shift to .45-70. Its design incorporated mechanical improvements over the 1868 model, such as a wider breech block opening angle, and featured distinct carbine elements like a side-mounted sling bar instead of swivels. With only 362 units manufactured, its extreme rarity makes it a highly prized collector's item for enthusiasts of early breech-loading firearms.