Videos tagged with American Boy Scouts

This video delves into the history and features of the Remington 4-S, the official rifle of the short-lived American Boy Scouts organization founded by William Randolph Hearst. Introduced in 1913, this .22 Short caliber rolling block rifle was designed for target shooting and military-style drill, boasting unique furniture, a stacking swivel, and a bayonet lug with a miniature bayonet. Production was limited to approximately 1500 units in its sole year of manufacture. The rifle was later renamed the "Military Model" in an attempt to broaden sales beyond the American Boy Scouts. The description also clarifies the distinction between the American Boy Scouts and the later, more prominent Boy Scouts of America, touching on naming rights disputes and the BSA's eventual distancing from firearms.