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American Double Action Revolvers of the 19th Century

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  • Опубликовано: 9 фев 2022
  • This video will explain the evolution of American double Action revolvers in the 19th century.
    I'll start with the origin of double action revolvers, and I'll trace the development of American double action systems to the point where all the capabilities were fully developed for the double action revolver to take its place as the predominant civilian and police handgun of the 20th century.

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  • @mikeseier4449
    @mikeseier4449 2 года назад +58

    Wow!.. That was the quickest 42 minutes ever… excellent revolver history.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +8

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @AndrewKarpyszyn
    @AndrewKarpyszyn 2 года назад +21

    How can we convince Uberti or someone to reproduce the S&W Double Action revolvers? I'd love to see a new double action top-break model in .45 Colt!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +11

      They would have to believe there is enough of a market to make a profit. To be honest, I don't think there is.

    • @mkshffr4936
      @mkshffr4936 2 года назад +2

      @@duelist1954 Especially since it would cost between $1500 and $2000. which is sad because I love break top DAs

    • @sunbeam8866
      @sunbeam8866 Год назад +1

      Yeah. I'd even like one of the modern single-action S&W Russian or Shoefield copies. But ones I've seen were priced in the $1500 + range! A few years ago, I did pick up a non-working contemporary Belgian copy of the break-top S&W Frontier 44 for only $50. I was able to get it functioning again. But I'd never shoot live ammo with it!

  • @catyear75
    @catyear75 2 года назад +43

    Wow ! I’d never even heard of the Remington Rider Belt model DA revolver! How was that not the Most popular revolver of its day !?? This video was outstanding Mr Bellevue ! I learned so much about some of the most beautiful and functional revolvers ever ! Thanks !

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +6

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @callofthewillman4469
    @callofthewillman4469 2 года назад +3

    I’m currently in the hospital waiting on my 2nd child to be born, thanks for keeping me company, Mike!!!

  • @TheTreegodfather
    @TheTreegodfather Год назад +1

    The 19th century was absolutely amazing in technological advancements in so many disciplines; guns, medicine, transportation with rail, ships, and the automobile... What a time to have been alive.

  • @normansleesman6006
    @normansleesman6006 2 года назад +21

    Another fine firearms history lesson.....proves RUclips can be worth while. Your a treasure Mike. Your channel has to be one of the best on RUclips. I look forward to every one of your videos. Thanks again.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +2

      I'm glad that you like the videos

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 2 года назад +30

    This video is outstanding! I am in awe over the production numbers for those pocket models. I hope you are on the mend and feeling better!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +9

      Thanks! I'm much improved.

    • @crazysilly2914
      @crazysilly2914 2 года назад +2

      there are still many of them floating around today

  • @davemorgan9342
    @davemorgan9342 2 года назад +13

    Yay it's Thursday at last..... Loved the video, and your comments on the Merwin Hilbert, I do own a double action in 44 MH calibre (legal in the UK, for display only, no bang bang allowed !!!) and love it to bits.....
    Hope you get fully well soon, and look forward to the next instalment of pocket pistols.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @larrygregg755
    @larrygregg755 2 года назад +3

    Wow, someone was up late editing. Morning Mike!

  • @jamesnelson1968
    @jamesnelson1968 2 года назад +7

    I have a reblued 1916 (via serial number) 45 New Service in .45LC. It was polished too much and some of the lettering was damaged so I got it cheap >$400 and it is a great shooter, locks up like a bank vault. I think the Smiths of the era have a better double action trigger, but I really like the gun.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +1

      I'm quite fond of the New Service myself. I had a museum-quality restoration done on mine.

    • @jamesnelson1968
      @jamesnelson1968 Год назад

      @Philby Iasgair That was the same model that was modified to take that cartridge, but they didn't start rechambering them until the US entered WW1, which was 1917. My gun was made a year earlier.

  • @Schlachtschule
    @Schlachtschule 2 года назад +12

    Another fantastic video, Mike, thank you very much. I love these longer, more in-depth videos. I can watch any twit shoot a revolver he knows little about, but it's far better to get the hard, detailed facts such as you provide.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +2

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @alexandermfernandez9283
    @alexandermfernandez9283 Год назад +1

    Boy-o-boy , I've learned more about revolvers with this one video than I have in a lifetime . You're an EXCELLENT historian & educator !

  • @MrTophe49
    @MrTophe49 2 года назад

    Another great video about firearms history during the 19th century.
    I'm waiting to your videos very thursday, tank you Mike!!
    Take care and get well.

  • @GlenMones-le6yf
    @GlenMones-le6yf Месяц назад

    Thanks .. I just inherited a 32 Smith & Wesson lemon squeezer.. top break.. and a colt police positive Snub revolver in 3 8 s&w.. thanks for the history of these interesting firearms

  • @GaryED44
    @GaryED44 2 года назад +1

    I had no idea so many of the top breaks were made by S&W. Awesome video sir Leaned something new most every minute.

  • @Gunsmith-4570
    @Gunsmith-4570 2 года назад +3

    Good job as always cleared up some notable questions I had. My favorite has always been the S & W k frame, my first the Model 15 combat masterpiece.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @davereed5158
    @davereed5158 Год назад

    You are a man of great knowledge and True Wisdom!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @deathdog38
    @deathdog38 Год назад

    Absolutely loved all of the knowledge shared in this video, I’ve been looking like a video like this for some time.

  • @genehcollins7325
    @genehcollins7325 Год назад

    Very informative. Will look for more gun info as available.

  • @gregoblv5561
    @gregoblv5561 2 года назад

    Great Job, Mike. I never fail to learn something in one of these videos of yours.

  • @TheLoneRanger745
    @TheLoneRanger745 Год назад

    Thank you so much for the awesome history lesson !

  • @bryanmise5105
    @bryanmise5105 Год назад

    Can’t wait for the pocket pistol video. So much great information in all of your videos thank you.

  • @kidhammer2567
    @kidhammer2567 2 года назад

    Again, Mike, thank you for this show. We are men of the same age and past experience of military service and shooting experiences, and I truly appreciate these videos to enlighten your audience with this information, which I have learned and experienced for myself. I am coming to 19th-century S&W DA top breaks now. Once more, thank you. Montana Kid Hammer, SASS 6476-Patron.

  • @davidhawkins6644
    @davidhawkins6644 2 года назад

    A wealth of information and presented in an entertaining style.
    Well done and hope to see more in the future.
    Stay healthy and happy.

  • @invisibletosociety8338
    @invisibletosociety8338 2 года назад

    Great video, can't wait to see the next one.

  • @christophermead9800
    @christophermead9800 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video! I learned a lot. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Ulani101
    @Ulani101 2 года назад +1

    Very informative, Mike, and these are always the best videos. More information is always good. Get well soon.

  • @heavy6355
    @heavy6355 2 года назад

    Great video and a lot of knowledge

  • @johnlea8519
    @johnlea8519 2 года назад +1

    Extremely interesting, tied up a few loose ends in my limited knowledge. Thank you and looking forward to the pocket pistol video.

  • @stevenhorney7735
    @stevenhorney7735 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for all your research and for this presentation! Fascinating history!

  • @richarwi
    @richarwi 2 года назад

    Thanks, this was an excellent discussion. I really appreciate your expertise and attention to detail. Great work.

  • @brianalbee4153
    @brianalbee4153 Год назад

    Thanks for the great video! Love those old double actions

  • @btj1969
    @btj1969 2 года назад

    Your videos is awsome. So interesting and fun to watch.

  • @johnscarfe
    @johnscarfe 2 года назад

    Thanks Mike, great class and well done. Sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well. Get better soon.

  • @rshveyda
    @rshveyda 2 года назад

    Love you, Mike. Please take care of yourself and remember you've got lots of friends out here who love what you do. Your love of arms, armor and firearms history is much appreciated.

  • @swedeson6188
    @swedeson6188 5 месяцев назад

    Second time i see this video, great content!!
    And i love to hear the laundry machines in the back ground, gives you a human touch, love your videos!!

  • @williamashbless7904
    @williamashbless7904 2 года назад

    First off: I wish you well and a speedy recovery!
    I thought I knew about the double action revolver. You just showed me I was largely ignorant. Seriously, a very informative and entertaining vid. Thanks.

  • @dennisatkins9837
    @dennisatkins9837 2 года назад +3

    Great video Mike. I heard you on Ethan’s podcast. Great podcast as well.

  • @tracykinneytk6213
    @tracykinneytk6213 2 года назад

    I am loving your channel brother! I am absolutely in love with these machines. I enjoy seeing these babies in action, thank you!

  • @rock3times
    @rock3times Год назад

    Wow, what a presentation. You have an encyclopedia of revolver history.I learn a lot from this clip.

  • @adqak503
    @adqak503 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful video. Very educational. Thank you!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @CGRLCDR
    @CGRLCDR 2 года назад

    Nice job Mike. Thanks for taking the time to research and put the presentation together. I hope you feel better soon.

  • @daveclemons1225
    @daveclemons1225 2 года назад

    Great Video!!! Thank you for all of your hard work putting it together! Watched it twice!!! 😁

  • @bbarton84
    @bbarton84 2 года назад

    Great video! Thank you for all your hard work!!!!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @sunbeam8866
    @sunbeam8866 Год назад

    Most enjoyable. My favorite revolver design is still the top-break. There's something so satisfying about popping that frame open, and having that cam-action help dump out the empties!

  • @foster_9984
    @foster_9984 8 месяцев назад

    Great video! Great information 🫡

  • @frankjenkins3871
    @frankjenkins3871 2 года назад

    Thanks for a very informative video

  • @JackSmith-fj6sn
    @JackSmith-fj6sn 2 года назад

    Enjoyed video to the max, except for you being sick. Looking forward to seeing you next week.

  • @doomkopf
    @doomkopf 2 года назад

    Thank you, Mr. Beliveau! I really like old antik guns and your story about DA revolvers of XIX century is beautiful and very informative!

  • @mrdinme.4768
    @mrdinme.4768 2 года назад

    That was a interesting video, enjoyed that. Hope you are feeling better. Look forward to next one.

  • @cpnolto
    @cpnolto 2 года назад

    Thanks Mike, Great content as usual ......Just finished watching this a 2nd time. There's a lot in this video. Helps explain things about some guns that I've owned for decades. I now view them in a different light. You are, in my mind, central PA's answer to Hickock 45.

  • @graywolf9876
    @graywolf9876 2 года назад

    Another great video, I learned a lot. Keep 'em comin love them. Thank you, I know it a lot of work.

  • @henrysara7716
    @henrysara7716 2 года назад

    Thank you, Mike great clip.

  • @thendnjedi1388
    @thendnjedi1388 Год назад

    I wish there were more top break options for revolvers today, i just fell in love with that design thanks to the SW no3 and then the schofield, but the Hulbert comes in pretty close i watched you’re video on that one and the machining is so well done. i’ll be indecisive which one i would carry if it was 1880. great video mike

  • @paulhelinski9890
    @paulhelinski9890 2 года назад

    Awesome video Mike thankyou.

  • @RhynoMez
    @RhynoMez 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video. Great stuff!

  • @davidhilliard1350
    @davidhilliard1350 2 года назад

    Great video, Mike. As they always are. I was an USAF aircrew member during Dessert Storm, and carried a S&W M15, 38 special as my issued sidearm. It's amazing to think that was essentially the same design from 92 years previous.

  • @garyschlagel995
    @garyschlagel995 11 месяцев назад

    THANKS, FOR THE DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER HISTORY! GREAT VIDEO!

  • @mikewhite8490
    @mikewhite8490 2 года назад

    Great video, thanks for making it

  • @johnreist4558
    @johnreist4558 2 года назад

    Great video Mike ,I enjoy geeking out on the history of classic guns and cartridges like these.Just when a person thinks they know a little something on a subject it always fun to discover a bunch more layers in the history I never knew. Keep up the good work! 😀

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @tmutant
    @tmutant 2 года назад

    Take care of yourself. I hope you're feeling better soon. Loved the video, your videos are always very informative.

  • @deniskozlowski9370
    @deniskozlowski9370 2 года назад

    Unbelievable video! I've never heard of the Remington double actions.. before this. Keep up the good work.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @elcheaposurvivor8623
    @elcheaposurvivor8623 2 года назад

    I've actually been contemplating upgrading a couple of my cap and ball revolvers two double action and I love to see the Remington and the cold that you've shown that are double action I actually were watching this have covid myself

  • @garys5540
    @garys5540 2 года назад

    Thanks Much! Always enjoy your history lesson.

  • @pilgrimm23
    @pilgrimm23 2 года назад

    Thank you Mike. You Sir have taught me so so much over the years. this video is no exception. You also show off some VERY cool guns. Hope you get better soon sir. I love your vids.

  • @imrightalwaysright3886
    @imrightalwaysright3886 2 года назад

    Thank you for the history lesson it's cool to see revolver evolution from Colt SAA to dubbel action

  • @davidabney7700
    @davidabney7700 Год назад

    Mike, recently read a good book on one of your displayed small arms of the 19th century. The book was a well done and well researched history of the British Bulldog Revolver, written by a Mr. George Layfield, if memory serves. In his book, he maintains that perhaps the British Bulldog, a short barrel, fixed sight revolver, offered in several calibers. A small frame, 5-shot big-bore wheelgun made by several gun makers using the very same name. Mr Layfield maintains the British Bulldog, due to its compact size, through a very inexpensive price, and a arm to be carried much and shot little, was by far one of the most favored handguns packed by cowboys, lawmen, gentlemen gamblers, and ladies for handbag carry. For the price of large frame 1890's Colt SAA, four Bulldog Guns you could purchase 4-British Bulldogs. Mr Layfield noted that sales of this early day snubby was extremely good, good enough to keep these gun makers profiting for several years just off Bulldog sales. These big bore revolvers came in several calibers, the .32 and .38S&W being the most popular with females and the larger calibers with the men-folks. Five dollars with change back could put some good life insurance in your pocket, with no rising premiums to contend with. For a couple of bucks more, a buyer could purchase a nickel-plated and engraved Bulldog. Those were some great gun-buying prices, even though a buck went a lot further than today! What Layfield had to say about the Bulldog being the real gun that broke the west, his foundation and basis for this seemed solid. The British Bulldog Revolvers were the early day predecessor to the current Charter Arms Bulldog .44 we know today. This current arm, like its great grandfather, is meant to be packed and carried much, but shot little. Parts fatigue is current today, shooting your Bulldog Revolver in marathon shooting sessions. Same issue with the 1890's Bulldog, carried much shot little and both era handguns will outlast their owners following this common sense rule. If you desire a lot of range time, get you a S&W Model 29 for the brutal several hundred round shooting marathons. Thanks for this video Sir, on small arms, once very common. They do have a great history in this country!

  • @garrisonnichols807
    @garrisonnichols807 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. You videos are very informative and I've learned alot 👍

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @charlescomly1
    @charlescomly1 2 года назад

    Great history lesson Mike, thanks very much.

  • @Varmint.357
    @Varmint.357 2 года назад

    My favorite kind of revolvers. Thanks for the video Mike!

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @eamonmcdermott4032
    @eamonmcdermott4032 2 года назад

    Get well soon, Mike. Thanks very much. Another great vid.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @ThePaudiaz
    @ThePaudiaz Год назад

    Mum and I liked the history of this phase or the Revolver very much. We found the Starr model particularly interesting. We hope you have made a full recovery from COVID and we look forward to many more of your videos.

  • @josephpalermo677
    @josephpalermo677 6 месяцев назад

    Fantastic history lesson

  • @jeffkeller9009
    @jeffkeller9009 2 года назад

    Thank you for haring your knowledge !!!! Stuff like this might get lost in time, and small details lost through time.

  • @ipodwalker
    @ipodwalker 2 года назад

    Hope you recover quickly from the Covid, great video ,learned a lot, have a break-top HR 999 22. LR.
    love it. Still looking for a good HR 38 special break-top.

  • @lindellcenter5410
    @lindellcenter5410 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Mike I learned something form your great video. P.S. get well.

  • @knallis.hjemmelading
    @knallis.hjemmelading 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for all the information and knowledge and I hope that you get better.🤧🤒

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад +1

      Thanks! I'm doing much better.

  • @D5quared91
    @D5quared91 2 года назад

    My favorite gun channel I love you sir!!

  • @bewood9637
    @bewood9637 2 года назад

    Excellent Video....

  • @oldnumber5866
    @oldnumber5866 2 года назад +4

    Great video, thanks for introducing me to the Remington Rider pistol. Now I want one. Can you do a video on the top break pistols designed by S&W. I’ve always been I big fan of the top break revolvers and never understood why they never carried over into the 20th century.

    • @blackhawk65589
      @blackhawk65589 2 года назад

      It was mostly due to the swing out cylinder design and the push for smokeless powder, which invented more powerful cartridges (38 44 special)

  • @ronwhittaker6317
    @ronwhittaker6317 Год назад

    thank you for your effort we know the subject is dear to you.

  • @gunmike6072
    @gunmike6072 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Mike, great video as usual! Love the history videos. Get well soon, can’t wait to see you on the range shooting that Colt 1878 “smoke wagon”!

  • @burtlunn5911
    @burtlunn5911 2 года назад

    Great article in MuzzleBlasts magazine, Mike! (Feb 2022) Just loved it.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks, I haven’t seen my copy yet.

  • @TargetSuite
    @TargetSuite 2 года назад

    A fantastic video! 19th century double action was a black hole for me . . . until now. Thanks!

  • @1955nomad
    @1955nomad 2 года назад

    Thank you Mike . Very educational.

  • @mtslyh
    @mtslyh 2 года назад

    Great video. I'm a big fan of pocket pistols of the 19th century. Can't wait for the follow-up video.

  • @LewisSkeeter
    @LewisSkeeter 2 года назад

    Superb, Mike. Thank you.

  • @hamm6035
    @hamm6035 2 года назад

    Mike, possibly the best video yet. I say possibly because there are more than a few to choose from. 😎

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @redsky8509
    @redsky8509 2 года назад

    another great video. now get well so you can keep putting out these wonderful videos.

  • @davidthompson362
    @davidthompson362 2 года назад

    Great video, hang in there, I just got over covid myself and I had a pretty rough go of it. I enjoy your videos immensely take care.

  • @e3s5m7stoner3
    @e3s5m7stoner3 2 года назад

    I sure hope you get to feeling better soon Mike! Great video

  • @ncmotorcyclist
    @ncmotorcyclist 2 года назад

    Very interesting presentation. I never knew about the history of these double actions.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @indiancreek1570
    @indiancreek1570 2 года назад

    I like your channel, love your content, I could listen to you all day, great stuff, keep it coming

  • @curtwuollet2912
    @curtwuollet2912 2 года назад +1

    Hope you get well soon. It's interesting that, I think I found more good gun history back in the old dusty library days, than in these online everything days. Your depth makes a difference, especially for those who may never crack a book.

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @zer0tzer0
    @zer0tzer0 2 года назад

    In production from 1898 until 1844? Wow! How'd they go backwards in time? It must have been very popular before the Civil War. Futuristic!

  • @timothylew9775
    @timothylew9775 2 года назад

    Mike, thanks for the video history of the Colt and S&W 19th century hand ejectors. You're the first one that I have heard that mentioned the 1889 Colt Navy contract. I have several reference sources like Edward Ezzell's "Handguns of the World" 1981. The colt hand problem and the counter clockwise rotation resulted in out of timed revolvers and the crane lockup failures. The government wised up and accepted the new Colt clockwise rotation revolvers. S&W saw the problem too as their first 1896 and 1899 hand ejectors looked like Colt's revolvers in that the ejector rods hung below the barrel unsupported. S&W add the front lock to help keep the crane locked up and I believed they re-designed the hand somewhat. Hope you get well and I will eagerly wait for your pocket revolvers video.

  • @linuxknight
    @linuxknight 2 года назад

    Excellent video, very much enjoy the history. I wouldn't mind owning examples of all of them, even repros. Anyway hope you feel better soon!

  • @jlthearcher
    @jlthearcher 2 года назад

    Excellent video Mike. Get well soon.

  • @burnsboysaresoldiers
    @burnsboysaresoldiers 2 года назад

    All awesome. Takes me back to watching “Tales of the Gun” when i was a kid.

  • @edmazzeo1985
    @edmazzeo1985 2 года назад

    get well,mike...love the videos .

    • @duelist1954
      @duelist1954  2 года назад

      Thank! I'm glad you liked it