Videos tagged with 1870s

This video, "War for Apachería - Fighting With the Federal Government in the 1870's," is a full-length episode exploring the historical conflict in the Southwest. It delves into the people, battles, and equipment used by various factions, including Indigenous peoples, the US military, Mexico, and settlers. The description highlights the long history of conflict dating back to Spanish colonialism and culminating in post-Mexican-American War struggles. The video promises live-fire demonstrations of historical gear, making it a content-rich piece for history and firearms enthusiasts alike, especially in recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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 explores the historical 'War for Apachería' in the American Southwest during the 1870s, detailing the conflicts involving the Federal Government. It aims to cover the history, the people involved, and importantly, the firearms and gear utilized by combatants on both sides. The series promises live-fire demonstrations to showcase historical weaponry, offering a blend of historical narrative and practical firearm application.

This video showcases the System Kuhn, a novel single-shot breechloading rifle likely manufactured in the 1870s or 1880s by Kuhn of Besançon. The rifle is designed for sporting use, firing an 11mm black powder cartridge. Key features highlighted include its efficient breech-loading mechanism which automatically ejects spent casings and cocks the hammer upon closing the action. It also incorporates a safety feature preventing firing until the action is fully closed, safeguarding against out-of-battery discharges. While the maker remains largely unknown, the video explores the innovative engineering of this antique firearm.

This video explores the rich history of the Colt Single Action Army (SAA) pistol through a private collection. It showcases examples from its early issuance to the U.S. Cavalry in the 1870s through to more ornate and historically significant models from the 1970s. The collection features engraved pieces, pearl grips, and SAA revolvers owned by celebrities, highlighting the pistol's status as an icon of American history and firearm innovation. The video is a must-watch for enthusiasts of firearms history, Western culture, and classic handguns.

This video showcases unusually handcrafted iron hardware from a banjo, estimated to be from the 1860s or '70s. While the focus is on historical banjo craftsmanship, the mention of "hand-forged" and the potential age of the components might appeal to a niche audience interested in historical metalworking, which can sometimes intersect with firearm component creation. The creator also provides multiple links to their music and support platforms.

This video showcases a fine antique fretless banjo from the late 19th century (1870-1890). It provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal for those interested in supporting their work or exploring their music. The content is focused on historical musical instruments.

This video showcases an "Army & Navy Co-operative Society Ltd" English Minstrel Banjo from the late 1870s. The content focuses on historical musical instruments, specifically banjos, and features artist Clifton Hicks. While the title and description mention historical items, there is no direct or indirect reference to firearms, ammunition, manufacturers, or any related topics as defined by the firearms tagging rules. The video appears to be about musical heritage and the artist's work.

This video explores a hypothetical scenario where the U.S. Army adopted lever-action rifles in the 1870s, contrasting them with the then-standard single-shot Trapdoor rifle. It highlights the historical impact of lever guns like the 1860 Henry and 1866 Winchester on the "old west," emphasizing their advantage in capacity, controllability, and rate of fire over raw cartridge power. The discussion delves into the potential military implications of such a strategic choice.

This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, examining the Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver. He highlights its early development in double-action revolvers by Colt in the 1870s. The presentation details the revolver's features, including its six-shot capacity, single and double-action firing modes, a 4.5-inch barrel, fixed sights, and hard rubber grips. The firearm is chambered in the .38 Long Colt cartridge. Production of the Colt Lightning ran from 1877 to 1909, with over 166,000 units manufactured.