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.
This video explores the unique history of a Remington Rolling Block rifle that was originally part of the armament for the USS Niagara. The ship, acquired by the US Navy in 1898 and converted into a water distillery and supply ship, was famously outfitted by wealthy private citizens, including William Randolph Hearst, for the Spanish-American War effort. The rifles, chambered in 7mm Mauser and engraved with 'NIAGARA,' were purchased by Francis Bannerman after the ship was decommissioned and sold for scrap, with Bannerman listing them in his catalogs until 1927.
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