1894 Winchester - The First Commercial Smokeless Rifle

This episode of The Gun Collective News covers several new firearm releases and industry updates. Key highlights include the controversial Kel-Tec KP50, Sig Sauer's expanded P365 lineup, Tandemkross's first complete rifle, and new offerings from Henry, Savage, and GForce Arms. The segment also touches on ammunition updates from Federal and new optics and accessories from Zero Optics, MDT, Fixit Sticks, and Real Avid.

This video from Classic Firearms presents a top 5 list of lever-action rifles, blending historical significance with modern functionality. Experts Clint and Matt highlight models like the Winchester 1873, Rossi R92, Henry All-Weather, Marlin 1895 SBL, and Marlin 336 Classic, discussing their features, calibers, and applications from historical Western use to modern hunting and tactical scenarios. The review emphasizes practical considerations like durability, cycling speed, and optic mounting options.

This video from the "From the Vault" series focuses on the iconic Winchester Model 1894 lever-action rifle. The description highlights its popularity as a sporting firearm, its design by John Browning, and its historical significance with the .30-30 cartridge. The presenter discusses the rifle's suitability for hunting, its handling characteristics, and its legendary status for deer hunting. The video also includes a personal anecdote about the presenter's own Winchester '94.

This review of the Marlin Ruger 1894 and 336 lever-action rifles highlights the revival of classic designs with modern manufacturing. While praising the quality of materials like blued steel and walnut, the review details significant reliability issues encountered with .357 Magnum ammunition, specifically hard jams that required field disassembly. The reviewer recommends the .30-30 caliber as a more reliable option and suggests potential solutions for the .357 feeding problems.

This video reviews the top 10 survival rifles Americans are currently purchasing, highlighting their unique features and suitability for various preparedness scenarios. The selections range from compact, lightweight options for portability to robust, reliable platforms for long-term survival. The presenter emphasizes availability of ammunition, ease of use, and reliability as key factors driving consumer demand.

This video reviews the Sears Model 54 lever-action rifle, noting it's a close copy of the Winchester 1894. The reviewer highlights differences in wood quality, butt pad, bluing depth, and barrel band construction compared to the original Winchester, while confirming identical fit and function. The rifle is chambered in .30-30 Winchester.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.