1871 Kisto Gravesite - Killed by Apaches

This video, "Old West Vignettes: The Battle Of K-H Butte," delves into historical conflicts from August and September of 1881. It begins by referencing the Battle of Cibecue Creek, stemming from the arrest and murder of medicine man Nock-ay-det-klinne. The narrative then shifts to Geronimo and other Apache leaders who, fearing further bloodshed, escaped the San Carlos reservation with 74 warriors and 300 women and children. Their flight towards Mexico involved raids for supplies, culminating in a confrontation on October 2nd, 1881, between the Apache warriors and approximately 200 Federal troopers, which became known as the Battle of K-H Butte.

This teaser for "Old West Vignettes: Battle at Dragoon Springs" highlights a historical engagement between Confederates and the Apache in Arizona during the Civil War. The video, which links to a longer piece on Full30, promises an exploration of the events and reasons behind this often-overlooked conflict. The content appears to focus on historical context and the location of the battle, with a potential for discussion of weaponry and tactics of the era.

This video explores why Geronimo, the famous Apache leader, might be depicted holding a rare Confederate revolver. The title suggests a historical firearms mystery, prompting an analysis of the weapon's origin and connection to Geronimo or the era. The video is supported by viewers via Patreon, indicating a community-driven content approach. Expect a historical deep dive into firearms from the American West and the Confederacy.

This is the second and final part of a series discussing the historical "War for Apachería," focusing on conflicts involving the Federal Government in the 1870s. The video delves into the historical context starting from Spanish colonialism, its evolution through conflicts with Mexico, and culminating in battles against the U.S. military, Mexico, and settlers post-Mexican-American War. It promises to cover the people involved, the gear they utilized, and feature live-fire demonstrations of that historical equipment. The content is viewer-supported through Patreon.

This video showcases the impressive recoil management of Watchtower Firearms' AR-15 and Apache pistol. The shooter demonstrates rapid fire with minimal muzzle rise, highlighting the effectiveness of the rifle's design and the pistol's integrated compensator. The demonstration emphasizes stability and control during high-speed shooting.

The Watchtower Apache 9mm pistol, a 2011-style firearm, is showcased with a Trijicon SRO and Streamlight TLR-1 HL. The video demonstrates its flat-shooting characteristics and recoil control through high-speed engagement of steel targets, including a humorous 'acorn drill' parody. The firearm features a skeletonized match-grade trigger and an integrated compensator barrel.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.