Videos tagged with Vintage Rifle

This video showcases the speaker's oldest firearm, a Model 1908 Mauser short rifle chambered in 7x57. Acquired for under $150, the rifle features a Brazilian crest and a 5-round internal magazine. Despite using degraded ammunition, the rifle demonstrated surprising accuracy, grouping well at the target.

This video provides a visual overview of the Mosin PU 3.5x22 scope mounted on a Mosin rifle. It showcases the rifle, the scope's functionality through the reticle view, and a brief firing demonstration. The content is presented in a casual, hobbyist manner, offering a glimpse into the setup without in-depth technical analysis.

This review focuses on a Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Model 157, a single-shot rifle featuring a distinctive full-length Mannlicher stock. The presenter, identified as Roy Huntington, highlights the rifle's break-open action and its .30-30 Winchester chambering. He also discusses common repair areas on the stock and plans for upgrades like Skinner Sights, demonstrating a high level of expertise in vintage firearms.

This video focuses on the rare Ross 1912 Cadet rifle, a .22 rimfire training firearm introduced in 1912. It discusses its history as a smaller variant of the military Ross rifles, its single-shot straight-pull action with an unusual locking bolt, and its limited production run ending in 1917. The description highlights its rarity today and provides links to reference books, Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise.

This video showcases a vintage Remington Model 788 bolt-action rifle, highlighting its classic features like the wood stock and a Redfield 4x scope mounted with Weaver rings. The demonstration includes cycling the bolt and loading the detachable magazine with 6mm Remington cartridges, presented with a nostalgic and demonstrative tone by an enthusiast.

This video provides a detailed look at the vintage Mossberg 46M(b) .22 caliber rifle, affectionately called 'Grandpa's Old .22'. The presenter demonstrates the unique process of loading its tubular magazine and highlights the rifle's action, safety features, and sights. The demonstration includes live-fire at an outdoor range, showcasing the bolt cycling and spent casing ejection in slow motion.

This video provides a demonstration of the Remington Model 341 'The Sportmaster' .22 LR rifle. It covers essential steps from preparing ammunition and loading the tubular magazine to operating the bolt action and safety features. The demonstration includes live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing the rifle's performance and cycling in slow motion. The shooter exhibits clear expertise through proper muzzle discipline and smooth operation.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the U.S. Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, manufactured by Winchester Arms. It highlights the rifle's innovative straight-pull design and its service during the Spanish-American War. The video contrasts it with preceding firearms like the .45-70 'Trapdoor' and the Krag-Jorgensen system, emphasizing the Lee Navy's adoption of a radical new 6mm smokeless cartridge, marking a significant evolution in U.S. military small arms.

Steve from Brownells' "From the Vault" series explores the classic Marlin 1894 CL lever-action rifle, specifically chambered in the .32-20 caliber. The video highlights the rifle's limited production run, its enjoyable light recoil, and the unique characteristics of the .32-20 and .25-20 cartridges. It also touches on the rifle's sights, scope mounting potential, and the Marlin safety button. This episode is recommended for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Marlin firearms, offering insights into what makes this particular model a great rifle.

This review showcases the Swiss K31 rifle, highlighting its straight-pull bolt action and accuracy at 200 meters. The demonstration includes proper loading with stripper clips and engaging a steel silhouette target, validating the rifle's mechanical precision. The video emphasizes the K31's historical significance as a Swiss military firearm.

This video showcases the 1891 Carcano rifle, demonstrating its unique en-bloc clip loading and ejection system. It highlights the use of PPU 6.5x52mm Carcano ammunition and provides a live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range. The footage emphasizes the rifle's bolt-action operation and the distinct automatic clip ejection after the last round is fired.

This video showcases five distinct WWI-era bolt-action rifles: the Turkish Mauser Model 1938/43, British P14 Enfield, Lee-Enfield SMLE No. 1 Mk III*, Soviet Mosin-Nagant M91/30, and Argentine Mauser Model 1891. Demonstrations focus on their manual of arms, loading procedures with stripper clips, and firing characteristics. The SMLE highlights its rapid-fire capability, while other models emphasize their historical significance and unique design features.