American Double Action Revolvers of the 19th Century

[@catyear75]

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]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@AndrewKarpyszyn]

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]

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]

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

[@sunbeam8866]

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!

[@TheTreegodfather]

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.

[@callofthewillman4469]

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

[@duelist1954]

Congratulations!

[@alexandermfernandez9283]

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 !

[@normansleesman6006]

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

[@duelist1954]

I'm glad that you like the videos

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

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]

Thanks! I'm much improved.

[@crazysilly2914]

there are still many of them floating around today

[@davemorgan9342]

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]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@HircineDaWolf]

TY for addressing your illness because a lot of people seem to think its still no big deal. Nobody knows how your body will end up handling it. Some of us are luckier than others.

[@duelist1954]

I am lucky. I have a pretty mild case.

[@callofthewillman4469]

No body knows so we should totally lock down and have mandates and give the government complete power over us? That’s what your comment means, no body doesn’t think it’s real or a big deal but the government and sheep’s reaction to it is ridiculous, covid did not ruin. The economy, the reaction to it did, covid did not shut down business, the reaction to it did, live your life let others live there’s

[@HircineDaWolf]

@@callofthewillman4469 no but pretending it doesn't exist, or politicizing it any further doesn't help anybody. Get vaxxed or not, idc, just STFU.

[@dennisatkins9837]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@Schlachtschule]

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]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@GaryED44]

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

[@Larry_R_Gregg]

Wow, someone was up late editing. Morning Mike!

[@duelist1954]

LOL

[@GlenMones-le6yf]

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

[@WilliamJohnson-g6z]

Mike I like watching your channel. You are very knowledgeable. I always learn something. I know a lot about firearms and a lot about history but you always teach me something. I appreciate what you do. Thank you.

[@sunbeam8866]

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!

[@davereed5158]

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

[@brianalbee4153]

Thanks for the great video! Love those old double actions

[@swedeson6188]

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!!

[@garyschlagel995]

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

[@bryanmise5105]

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

[@SlavicCelery]

I love the fact that you dropped this while C&Rsenal is working through the colt revolvers of the same era. Great video!

[@duelist1954]

I'll have to check out the C&R channel.

[@SlavicCelery]

@@duelist1954 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZWokqSVfM-Bna8 - Here's their most recent foray into Colt Revolvers.

[@rock3times]

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

[@oldnumber5866]

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]

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

[@knallis.hjemmelading]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm doing much better.

[@Gunsmith-4570]

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]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@tracykinneytk6213]

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

[@AnthonyPiranio-yk4bc]

Channles like yours really keep the older guns alive

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy it.

[@AnthonyPiranio-yk4bc]

@@duelist1954I enjoyed it very much keep up your great work man.

[@ronalddunne3413]

Great, thanks for posting. Very informative.

[@jamesnelson1968]

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]

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

[@jamesnelson1968]

@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.

[@burtlunn5911]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks, I haven’t seen my copy yet.

[@williamashbless7904]

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.

[@Th3Sabator45]

Would you be able to do a video on the mechanics on the Remington Rider?

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Thank you so much for the awesome history lesson !

[@hamm6035]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@genehcollins7325]

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

[@rshveyda]

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.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@lindellcenter5410]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm on the mend.

[@adqak503]

Wonderful video. Very educational. Thank you!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@meatheadjose2856]

yeah I got 2 of them 1877 colts ,need the trigger pin that activate the cylinder stop, there both in great shape. love those old revolvers. enjoy your video.

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

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

[@duelist1954]

I’m on the mend.

[@ThePaudiaz]

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.

[@curtwuollet2912]

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]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@redsky8509]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm on the mend.

[@D5quared91]

My favorite gun channel I love you sir!!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@TargetSuite]

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

[@jlthearcher]

Excellent video Mike. Get well soon.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm doing better.

[@josephpalermo677]

Fantastic history lesson

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks

[@imrightalwaysright3886]

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

[@thendnjedi1388]

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

[@mrdinme.4768]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm on the mend.

[@johnlea8519]

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

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@christophermead9800]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@johnscarfe]

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

[@duelist1954]

I'm doing well now. Thanks.

[@heavy6355]

Great video and a lot of knowledge

[@davidhilliard1350]

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.

[@duelist1954]

I agree

[@Ulani101]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm on the mend.

[@mtslyh]

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

[@duelist1954]

Hang in there!

[@invisibletosociety8338]

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

[@btj1969]

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

[@col.mustard1233]

Thank You! Finally someone talking about the S&W revolvers in a positive way, I have or have had about a dozen of these guns and it drives me crazy when people just dismiss them and pretend that everyone in the 1800's carried a peacemaker.

[@sunbeam8866]

Yeah. Too bad for us top-break fans, that S&W got this big lucrative contract in the 1800s, and wound up selling most of their big top-breaks to Russia!

[@edmazzeo1985]

get well,mike...love the videos .

[@duelist1954]

Thank! I'm glad you liked it

[@henrysara7716]

Thank you, Mike great clip.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@MrTophe49]

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.

[@stevencunningham4680]

Hi Mike that was a fast 42 minutes , never thought that was possible. This was very interesting and educational. Keep vids like this coming.

[@duelist1954]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@garyhiggins4315]

I subscribed a couple of months ago! I had never been much interested in guns, being an archer, but watching your videos, I now realise that they are more than just something for John Wayne to do with his hands! Thank you for giving me another interest! 😊😊😊👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@deniskozlowski9370]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@slypperyfox]

Another great revolver video. And, like you, I’m finishing up my quarantine for Covid. Having Covid is no fun at all! Seems I come down with a winter cold every year but I’ll take a “common” cold over Covid any day. Keep up the excellent videos but rest your voice when it needs rest!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked it, and I’m glad you got over your bout with Covid.

[@kenm8376]

I pray that you get well soon. Great video. My S&W DA 44 (5" bbl) has been my carry weapon a number of times. For a weapon that was made in 1883, it still looks good and is 100% reliable. I wonder if yours shoots really high like mine. Looking forward to the pocket revolver video.

[@duelist1954]

It has been awhile since I shot mine. I’ll have to get it out to play.

[@kidhammer2567]

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.

[@christophersilsby7829]

I have heard that a lots of ADAM'S DOUBLE ACTIONS were sold on the surplus market of the day, and a lot of these were with messed up timing. I just found your channel and I will be looking at the video archives.

[@lorenzogiuliani9144]

Thank you! Very very much!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@LewisSkeeter]

Superb, Mike. Thank you.

[@duelist1954]

I'm glad you like it.

[@davidhawkins6644]

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

[@e3s5m7stoner3]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm on the mend.

[@garys5540]

Thanks Much! Always enjoy your history lesson.

[@duelist1954]

I'm glad you liked it

[@cpnolto]

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.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@mausercal65]

Excellent video & I hope you get well soon 👍

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I’m on the mend.

[@bewood9637]

Excellent Video....

[@thecelticprince4949]

Hang in there Mike. Praying for you. Been there with covid back in 20. My Dad wasn't so fortunate.

[@duelist1954]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad.

[@hickok45]

Yes, such an interesting century of firearms development. By the way, Mike, be careful about how you carry groceries next year! 😊

[@indiancreek1570]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@jeffkeller9009]

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

[@tmutant]

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

[@duelist1954]

I'm on the mend

[@chrismead1464]

Well, I looked all over (online as well as local) trying to find any of these pistols, I didn't have any luck. The one I did find was in pretty bad shape. I did however find a S&W first model hand ejector in .32 S&W in great shape and a very smooth trigger draw. I'm pretty happy with it. Thanks for the suggestion Mike.

[@davidabney7700]

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!

[@daveclemons1225]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@Varmint.357]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@elcheaposurvivor8623]

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

[@deathdog38]

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

[@gunmike6072]

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”!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@paulhelinski9890]

Awesome video Mike thankyou.

[@josephbarnes8000]

I am always amazed at how much info you cram into these videos. I would give anything if you would take all this colt info and put it in the best colt book ever written.

[@duelist1954]

I’m getting too old and lazy to do that much work…LOL

[@davidthompson362]

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.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@bbarton84]

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

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@charlescomly1]

Great history lesson Mike, thanks very much.

[@duelist1954]

Thanks!

[@richardstalcup4986]

Thanks for the history. I was a revolver guy for a lot of my LEO career as well as civilian use. Hope you're well really soon. God Bless!

[@duelist1954]

Thanks, I'm on the mend.

[@dirk73156]

I hope you're okay and will get well soon! Great video BTW...

[@duelist1954]

I'm getting better.