Videos tagged with George Armstrong Custer

This episode of The Gun Vault from the Cody Firearms Museum features Ashley Hlebinsky, the Robert W. Woodruff Curator, showcasing George Armstrong Custer's Sharps Rifle. The video provides historical context for Sharps rifles, highlighting their design by Christian Sharps starting in 1848, their reputation for long-range accuracy, their availability in various calibers by 1874, and their adoption by numerous national armies. The production is associated with NSSF's Let's Go Shooting initiative.

This video delves into the history and resurgence of the .45-70 Government cartridge, a round with over 145 years of heritage. It highlights its connection to historical firearms like the 1873 U.S. Springfield rifle, famously used by figures such as Major General George Armstrong Custer. The description emphasizes its evolution with modern loadings, positioning it as a powerful and versatile choice for contemporary hunters, survivalists, and woodsmen, capable of ethically taking down large game. The video aims to educate viewers on why this classic caliber has returned to prominence as a favorite American big-bore round.