Red Dead Redemption 2 Guns In Real Life

Published on January 11, 2019
Duration: 18:08

This guide details the operation and loading procedures for several iconic historical firearms, including revolvers, rifles, and shotguns, as demonstrated by an expert with high authority in historical firearms. The video covers the Colt Single Action Army, Mauser C96, Spencer Carbine, 1860 Henry Rifle, Springfield Model 1873, Krag-Jørgensen, Remington Rolling Block, Winchester Model 1897, and Browning Auto-5, emphasizing safe handling and unique mechanisms.

Quick Summary

This video explores the real-life counterparts to Red Dead Redemption 2 firearms, demonstrating the operation of iconic guns like the Colt Single Action Army, Mauser C96, Spencer Carbine, and Winchester Model 1897. Expert instruction highlights unique loading and firing mechanisms for each historical firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Cattleman Revolver (Colt Single Action Army)
  2. 02:01Mauser Pistol (Mauser C96)
  3. 03:10Carbine Repeater (Spencer Carbine)
  4. 05:02Litchfield Repeater (1860 Henry Rifle)
  5. 07:04Springfield Rifle (Springfield Model 1873)
  6. 09:10Bolt Action Rifle (Krag-Jørgensen)
  7. 11:02Rolling Block Rifle (Remington Rolling Block)
  8. 12:20Double-Barreled Shotgun
  9. 13:41Pump-Action Shotgun (Winchester Model 1897)
  10. 15:01Semi-Auto Shotgun (Browning Auto-5)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the real-life firearms featured in Red Dead Redemption 2?

The video showcases real-life versions of RDR2 guns like the Colt Single Action Army (Cattleman Revolver), Mauser C96 (Mauser Pistol), Spencer Carbine (Carbine Repeater), 1860 Henry Rifle (Litchfield Repeater), and Winchester Model 1897 (Pump-Action Shotgun).

How is the Spencer Carbine loaded in real life?

The Spencer Carbine, featured in the video, has a unique loading mechanism where cartridges are inserted into a tubular magazine located in the buttstock. This was demonstrated live during the video segment.

What is the difference between a Pump-Action and Semi-Automatic shotgun?

A pump-action shotgun, like the Winchester Model 1897, requires manual operation of a forend to cycle rounds. A semi-automatic shotgun, such as the Browning Auto-5, automatically cycles rounds using the energy from firing the previous shot.

Can you explain the operation of the Colt Single Action Army revolver?

The Colt Single Action Army, also known as the 'Peacemaker', operates on a single-action mechanism. This means the hammer must be manually cocked for each shot, and it loads via a gate on the side of the cylinder.

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