The Guns of Red Dead Redemption 2

Published on December 16, 2024
Duration: 20:32

This video explores the real-life firearms from Red Dead Redemption 2, featuring live-fire demonstrations by Brandon Herrera. It covers iconic pistols like the Colt SAA and Mauser C96, unique revolvers such as the LeMat, and various rifles including the Winchester 1866 and Krag-Jorgensen. The review highlights historical accuracy, mechanical features like slam-fire and top-break actions, and the impressive power of historical weaponry.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera showcases real-life firearms from Red Dead Redemption 2, including the Colt SAA, Mauser C96, LeMat Revolver, Winchester 1897, and Krag-Jorgensen. He demonstrates their historical accuracy and mechanical features like slam-fire and top-break actions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: RDR2 Firearms Real Life
  2. 01:26Pistols: Colt SAA & Mauser C96
  3. 03:21Pistols: Sawed-off Shotgun & Schofield
  4. 06:16The LeMat Revolver: Unique Design
  5. 08:06Shotguns: Winchester 1897 & Double Barrel
  6. 09:55Rifles: Lancaster Repeater & Krag-Jorgensen
  7. 11:56Rifles: Rolling Block & Carcano
  8. 14:01Rifles: Springfield Trapdoor & Lever Action
  9. 17:39Finale: The Maxim Machine Gun

Frequently Asked Questions

What real-life firearms are featured in the Red Dead Redemption 2 video by Brandon Herrera?

The video features real-life versions of RDR2 firearms including the Colt Single Action Army ('Cattleman Revolver'), Mauser C96 ('Mauser Pistol'), Smith & Wesson Model 3 ('Schofield Revolver'), LeMat Revolver, Winchester Model 1897 ('Pump Action Shotgun'), Winchester Model 1866 ('Lancaster Repeater'), Krag-Jorgensen ('Bolt Action Rifle'), Remington Rolling Block, Springfield Trapdoor, and the Maxim Machine Gun.

What is the 'slam fire' capability mentioned for the Winchester Model 1897?

The 'slam fire' capability of the Winchester Model 1897 allows the shooter to hold down the trigger and continuously fire the shotgun as fast as they can cycle the pump action. This feature made it very effective in close-quarters combat.

How does the LeMat Revolver differ from other revolvers?

The LeMat Revolver is unique due to its secondary smoothbore 20-gauge shotgun barrel located beneath the main cylinder. It typically features a nine-shot .44 caliber cylinder and a hammer-mounted switch to select firing between the revolver and shotgun barrel.

Which rifle in Red Dead Redemption 2 is based on the Krag-Jorgensen?

The 'Bolt Action Rifle' in Red Dead Redemption 2 is based on the Krag-Jorgensen rifle. This firearm is notable for its distinctive side-loading magazine gate, which differs from many other bolt-action designs of its era.

Related News

All News →

More Reviews Videos You Might Like

More from Brandon Herrera

View all →