Thank you Evan for sharing another informative video with us. I never cared for the Nickel plating on handguns but I must admit, that 1875 Remington is sure a beauty. Interesting article, looking forward to the next Firearms Friday episode. Stan in Idaho
I'm not a fan of nickel plate either, although I have a S&W Model 38 that's very shiny. When determining the value of antique revolvers, the blued ones are less common and therefore worth a premium. Nickel was more resistant to the corrosion associated with corrosive black powder and exposure to the elements.
I would like to know when they started using center fire in the old west. That said, when I look up things, they seem to be talking about rim fire. Thank you for the help
You are correct that early cartridge firearms were often rimfires. The Henry and Spencer Rifles, the Colt 1871-2 Open Top Revolver - all rimfires as was the 1866 Winchester rifle. 1873 saw the introduction of several firearms chambered in centerfire cartridges: Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt; the Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle in .44-40; the Springfield Trapdoor in .45-70.
Interesting story, Evan. Sometimes it can be difficult to pin down 'who did what' as you illuminated in today's video. You can be confident that owner of the 1895 Remington displayed in the video is NOT Jim Ryun, who was awarded a silver medal for his performance in the 1500 meter run during the 1968 Olympic Games.
Dats a good lookin piece tho my g I def want 1 a those u can neva have enough protection on dem streets u think I can pick 1 up in my hood ? Or where da best place to get 1?
As someone who lives "across the pond", I look forward to Firearms Friday and your informative posts. Keep up the good work Evan.
Great story Even, and as usual, very well done!
Like the commentary and quest for historical accuracy. Carry on. Thanks.
Missed the Friday's class on firearm history,HOPE all is well.
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When these old fellas have the access to play with all the cool toys but no one else does! Nice info
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Thank you Evan for sharing another informative video with us. I never cared for the Nickel plating on handguns but I must admit, that 1875 Remington is sure a beauty.
Interesting article, looking forward to the next Firearms Friday episode.
Stan in Idaho
I'm not a fan of nickel plate either, although I have a S&W Model 38 that's very shiny. When determining the value of antique revolvers, the blued ones are less common and therefore worth a premium. Nickel was more resistant to the corrosion associated with corrosive black powder and exposure to the elements.
Great video, thanks for sharing, wonderfully history.
Coincidentally James Ryan was also one of Robert LeRoy Parker's, (Butch Casady) aliases.
I would like to know when they started using center fire in the old west. That said, when I look up things, they seem to be talking about rim fire. Thank you for the help
You are correct that early cartridge firearms were often rimfires. The Henry and Spencer Rifles, the Colt 1871-2 Open Top Revolver - all rimfires as was the 1866 Winchester rifle. 1873 saw the introduction of several firearms chambered in centerfire cartridges: Colt Single Action Army Revolver in .45 Colt; the Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle in .44-40; the Springfield Trapdoor in .45-70.
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Nice pistol no matter the history.
Interesting story, Evan. Sometimes it can be difficult to pin down 'who did what' as you illuminated in today's video. You can be confident that owner of the 1895 Remington displayed in the video is NOT Jim Ryun, who was awarded a silver medal for his performance in the 1500 meter run during the 1968 Olympic Games.
Right, Noah. This guy spelled it Ryan. So no confusion.
I think Ryun was the first to run a sub 4 minute mile while still in high school.
Dats a good lookin piece tho my g I def want 1 a those u can neva have enough protection on dem streets u think I can pick 1 up in my hood ? Or where da best place to get 1?
Originals are very expensive. Replicas are marketed by a company called Cimarron Firearms.
WSM Volunteers dayum I need get dat bag tho make dem dineros my g I def want 1 a dem originals fam
Nice looking
Thanks! Oh. You probably mean the revolver.