This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the U.S. Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, manufactured by Winchester Arms. It highlights the rifle's innovative straight-pull design and its service during the Spanish-American War. The video contrasts it with preceding firearms like the .45-70 'Trapdoor' and the Krag-Jorgensen system, emphasizing the Lee Navy's adoption of a radical new 6mm smokeless cartridge, marking a significant evolution in U.S. military small arms.
This "American Rifleman Television" segment delves into the history and significance of the Ortgies pistol, a semi-automatic handgun that gained popularity in Europe and the United States shortly after World War I. Despite a limited production run, the Ortgies pistol is highlighted as an underappreciated design from the early 20th century. The video explores its origins, attributing the design to Heinrich Ortgies and the company bearing his name. It positions the Ortgies pistol as a "forgotten handgun" of its era, prompting viewers to learn more about its fascinating story.
This video from "American Rifleman Television" provides an inside look at KelTec's new manufacturing facility in Rock Springs, Wyoming, dedicated to the production of their innovative PR57 handgun. The segment focuses on the company's manufacturing process, highlighting their commitment to affordability and efficiency. Viewers will gain an understanding of how the PR57 is made and the strategic investment KelTec has made in this new facility to bring this unique pistol to market.
This video from Hillsdale College explores the educational approach to the Second Amendment, covering both its theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. As a historically significant institution focusing on liberal arts and American foundational principles, Hillsdale aims to educate a new generation on the importance and meaning of the Second Amendment. The segment is presented as a feature from "American Rifleman Television."
This "American Rifleman Television" segment focuses on the Polish Vis 35 Radom pistol, a significant sidearm developed just before World War II. The video details its origins, with designers Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski advocating for a domestic design over the initially considered Czech CZ vz.24. Despite a limited production run due to the German invasion in 1939, the Vis 35 is recognized as a top handgun of its era. The segment also features the Radom on the range and provides information on accessing more American Rifleman TV content and joining the NRA.
This video features a Rifleman Review of the Rock River Arms RRA .17 HMR rifle, an AR-style semi-automatic firearm. The review highlights the rifle's unique delayed blowback gas system, designed to manage the pressures associated with the .17 HMR cartridge. The segment, from "American Rifleman Television," delves into the internal mechanics of how the rifle functions, aiming to showcase its reliability in this caliber. Information on viewing complete ARTV episodes and joining the NRA is also provided.
This video highlights a new exhibit at the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, titled "By Resolution Of Congress." The exhibit focuses on early American awards for valor, predating the Medal of Honor, and also features early examples of the Medal of Honor itself from the Civil War era. The description emphasizes the historical significance of these awards and their connection to bravery and sacrifice, with a prominent Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington overlooking the display of swords, guns, and medals. The museum's location, hours, and free admission are provided, along with information on when to watch "American Rifleman Television" for new episodes.
This video from American Rifleman Television showcases the North-South Skirmish Association's mortar match at Fort Shenandoah. The event features historically authentic competitions based on American Civil War artillery, with dozens of teams competing for accuracy using various mortars, from small coehorns to large siege mortars. Competitors fire inert projectiles at a 100-yard stake, demonstrating a blend of science, art, and luck in aiming. The association actively recruits new members for events like the mortar match and musket skirmishes.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the French Model 1935A pistol. It details the French military's search for a new sidearm in the post-WWI era, culminating in the adoption of the 1935A, designed by Charles Petter. The video highlights its inspiration from John Moses Browning's Model 1911 and its own unique design elements. The segment also covers the pistol's brief service before the German occupation of France during WWII, where it was adopted by the Wehrmacht as the Pistole 625 F. It further touches upon the pistol's post-war production and its use in conflicts like the Indochina War, mentioning its influence on subsequent firearm designs.
This "American Rifleman Television" review focuses on the Walther Arms WMP, a semi-automatic rimfire pistol chambered in the challenging .22 WMR cartridge. The review highlights the pistol's reliability, noting the difficulties manufacturers face with this caliber in handguns. Key features discussed include its straight-blowback operating system with a fixed barrel, external hammer for added force, and extensive bilateral controls for accessibility, including Walther's Quad Release System for the magazine. The pistol also boasts a 15-round ambidextrous magazine with a pressure-relieving lever. The review emphasizes the pistol's durability, dependability, and reasonable price point.
This American Rifleman Television feature showcases the North-South Skirmish Association's (N-SSA) smoothbore musket skirmish. The video highlights the historical significance and continued use of smoothbore muskets from the Civil War era in competitive shooting events. It delves into the N-SSA's mission to preserve the firearms of the period, with competitors focusing intensely on authentic weaponry. The description details the types of smoothbore muskets used, such as the Model 1842 Springfield, and the unique shooting techniques and ammunition loads employed in the matches. The event at Fort Shenandoah recreates the sounds and feel of a Civil War skirmish line, with participants using both original and reproduction firearms.
This video from American Rifleman Television explores Winchester Ammunition's long history of innovation in centerfire cartridge design. It highlights recent advancements like the 350 Legend, a popular straight-wall cartridge that has gained traction due to modernized hunting laws in Midwestern states, offering a low-recoil option for practice and hunting. The feature also introduces the 6.8 Western, a .277-caliber cartridge designed for extended-range game acquisition, and Winchester's development of lead-free, all-copper projectiles with improved ballistic performance. The discussion emphasizes the collaborative engineering and product development efforts that continue Winchester's legacy of pushing the firearms industry forward.
