1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70

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 YouTube video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" session, specifically episode #171. The host is "yakking in the woods" while plinking with two firearms: an older Springfield Trapdoor chambered in .45-70 and a modern FN 510 firing 10mm. The description also highlights various social media channels and Patreon support for the creator, "Hickok45Clips" and "Hickok45Talks," as well as sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, noting that it's for educational and entertainment purposes and not for selling firearms or performing modifications. Viewers are advised not to replicate the actions shown.

This compilation showcases a diverse array of firearms, from classic bolt-action rifles like the Swiss K31 and Mosin Nagant to iconic semi-automatics such as the M1 Garand and AK-47. It highlights various action types, including pump-action shotguns (Remington 870, Winchester 1897) and lever-actions (Winchester 1894), demonstrating their operation and firing characteristics. The video also features several historical firearms, like the Springfield Trapdoor and Martini-Henry, offering a broad look at firearm evolution and function.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.