This video features the original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor rifle, chambered in .45-70 caliber and manufactured in 1887. The content showcases the firearm in action, providing a glimpse into its historical significance and performance. The description also includes links to other related videos, the creator's Patreon, and various sponsor websites, emphasizing firearms safety and responsible gun ownership.
This video, titled 'It's a Trap!', strongly implies a warning or a cautionary tale related to firearms. The description, 'Don't fall for it...', further emphasizes a need for awareness, potentially about a common mistake, a misleading product, or a dangerous situation involving firearms. Given the title and description, the content likely focuses on avoiding pitfalls in firearm ownership, usage, or acquisition.
This video features an "InRangeTV" mud test of an original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle, fulfilling a viewer request. The video focuses on how the classic firearm performs when subjected to a harsh, muddy environment, highlighting its resilience or potential failures under such conditions. The description emphasizes viewer support through Patreon.
This video explores the historical significance and design of the 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle. It highlights the rifle's role in modernizing the American military with metallic cartridges and notes its relatively short service life of about 20 years before being replaced. The description emphasizes safe firearm handling, professional production, and compliance with all relevant laws, while also promoting various affiliate partners and educational institutions.
This video explores Russia's first military cartridge rifle, the Colt-Berdan I, designed by Hiram Berdan. The description details the 1867 procurement by a Russian delegation, the agreement to purchase Berdan's single-shot trapdoor rifle chambered in .42 Berdan, and its distinctive in-line striker mechanism. Colt manufactured 30,000 of these Model 1868 rifles for export, with deliveries occurring between 1869 and 1870. The video also briefly touches upon Berdan's subsequent design improvements leading to the Berdan II.
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 showcases the shooting of a Springfield Trapdoor M1873 rifle, manufactured in 1887. The description also provides a link to a subsequent part of the video. The content focuses on a historical firearm in action.
This video features a review and range test of a 19th-century firearm, the 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Sporter. Despite the presenter not typically being a fan of sporterized rifles, they express a strong liking for this particular example, noting its excellent shooting performance. The video emphasizes educational and documentary purposes, with all shooting conducted safely on approved ranges by professionals. It also includes links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA membership, and music channel.
This video features Larry Potterfield, CEO and Founder of MidwayUSA, examining the historical Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle. Produced by Springfield Armory from 1866 to 1892, approximately 700,000 units were made. The review covers key features of this firearm chambered in the iconic 45-70 Government caliber, including its ladder-style rear sight and characteristic straight grip stock. The video aims to provide a detailed look at this significant piece of firearm history.
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