Armed in 1876

Firearms you might have owned and carried if you'd been armed up with sidearm, rifle, & shotgun in 1876. There were other viable choices, but these would have been chosen by many; in fact, these are the exact firearms I carried on my person and my horse during most of the 1870's.
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[@outlawmack4639]

I bet clean up on those guns were fun that is my least favorite ammo to shoot love seeing other people shoot it though

[@MrBollox79]

hickok45 I'll give you the write up I did on my facebook page for my ancestor 1st Sergeant Joseph R. Weaver: 1st Sgt. Joseph R. Weaver (my 2nd Great Grandfather George Webster Weaver's brother b. 1844 in Highspire PA and d. 1891 at Fort Niobrara, Nebraska.). Enlisted as a Pvt. in the 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry Company E, February 3, 1864 and Promoted to Corporal, July 5, 1865; mustered out with Company, July 20, 1865. Enlisted with the US 6th Cavalry in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1866 as a Saddler/Corporal. Listed later at Tyler, Texas as 1st Sergeant of Company M of the US "Fightin' Sixth" Cavalry. Served 25 years until his death in 1891 at Fort Niobrara. His Civil War service included these battles or engagements/service in 1864: Near Winchester February 5, 1864. Middletown February 6. Winchester April 26. Affair in Loudoun County June 9 (Detachment). Charlestown and Duffield Station June 29, Bolivar Heights July 2. Near Hillsboro July 15-16. Charlestown July 17. Snicker's Ferry July 17-18. Ashby's Gap and Berry's Ford July 19. Near Kernstown July 23. Winchester July 24. Bunker Hill and Martinsburg July 25. Cherry Run July 28. Winchester July 29. Guard and garrison duty at Charlestown, covering railroad from Harper's Ferry to Winchester till March, 1865. Charlestown September 27, 1864. Halltown November 12. Mount Zion Church November 12. Newtown November 24. Charlestown November 29 (Detachment). and these battles or service in 1865: Affair at Harper's Ferry February 3, 1865 (Detachment). Scout from Harper's Ferry into Loudoun County March 20-23. Near Hamilton March 21. Goose Creek March 23. Duty at Winchester and in the Shenandoah Valley till July. Mustered out July 20, 1865. Later in Texas his duties included (from the US 6th Cav site): During the period from 1865 to 1871, while the regiment was stationed in Texas, the duties falling to the officers and men were of the most dangerous and varied kinds. After the close of the Rebellion the country was overrun with desperadoes and outlaws who were even worse than the hostile Comanches, and the officers and men were continually called upon to guard the courts of justice, to assist revenue officers, aid in executing convicted criminals, supervise elections, pursue outlaws and murderers, and in general to institute lawful proceedings where anarchy reigned. Many soldiers were assassinated for their devotion to law and order, and nothing but incessant vigilance and unflinching courage, prevented the guerrilla community from running the border counties of the State. The records for this period are very unsatisfactory, and important actions, in the light of to-day, are entirely omitted and remain only as traditions from the generation of war service men, who have almost entirely passed away from the regiment. He served with the US 6th Cavalry through the Reconstruction and "Outlaw Wars," the Red River War with the Commanche , and the Apache/Sioux War. Additionally two of his brothers served in the PA Militia called up to protect the North - I think the 201st PA Inf, and many other members of both my father's side (Penn) and my mother's side (NE including Pvt. Francis Edward Brownell - 11th New York Volunteers, the "Fire Zouaves", in April 1861, and was assigned to Company A. Her mother was a Brownell!) served in the Union Army! I watch your videos with interest and of course later Civil War stuff into the 1870s covered here and up till 1891 when my ancestor passed and was buried at Fort Niobrara ;-)! Keep up the great vids Sir! P.S. you mentioned the Rev. War - I've got upwards to 50 documented ancestor veterans in that War (still adding them via DNA matches and ancestry records) - and on Mom's early colonial side (from NE) we have French and Indian War vets and earlier conflicts (King Philip's War!). Also War of 1812 on both sides got 'em all covered! Cheers, Charlie Weaver

[@douglasparkinson4123]

paying for leather wrao on guns like a good boy to maintain weapon conditon

[@hickok45]

This video has already been demonetized, deemed "unsuitable for most advertisers." Yeah, those firearms of 1876 are pretty scary. :-)

[@JnEricsonx]

At least back then when you shot, you needed skill, you only had a few shots at a time.

[@hades_roblox8170]

My kid is on a murdering spree with a minigun! Oh no! They saw Batman say no guns now they somehow got a minigun!

[@groverbundy899]

To big of a clip Xd

[@mattw7057]

@@JnEricsonx Have you fired a gun?

[@JnEricsonx]

@@mattw7057 Handled a few antiques, never actually fired. I more refer to the fact that none of these are simply drop the mag and pop in new one type weapons. I have seen how fast some can use a bolt action though, that takes skill.

[@SpaceJam_DVD]

Life goal: Find someone that looks at you the way Hickok looks at the colt single action

[@british-sama7007]

Wait that's impossible

[@corbeq9806]

everyone that looks at me looks at me the way ian looks at zip22 :(

[@gangstafett5499]

Top ten hardest boss fights in Red Dead Redemption

[@hpasarma]

He doesn't give boss fights he gives badass missions.

[@gangstafett5499]

@@hpasarma he's so powerful he gives both

[@hpasarma]

@@gangstafett5499 lol

[@aveteranplayer6403]

Trophy: Beat Hickock45 in a shootout

[@cubzzz7176]

Wtf is a boss fight? That dont exist in rdr😂 they just gunslingers

[@ScrumBeeble]

I could see you walking the streets in 1876 and fitting right in Hickok. Haha.

[@holdenraymorris]

"Well would you look at that? Couple a cowboys decided to rob that bank I was about to head into... Thankfully I remembered to put in my ears this time"

[@PeterPerez.]

David Ridenour what do you mean he was there in 1876

[@ehallam08]

Hell yeah! Haha

[@kaminsod4077]

I mean considering he's like 6'9 he'd stand out like an oversized sore thumb.

[@shaunr5450]

Glad this channel didnt get shut down by the commies this week.

[@frick_dude5017]

"And he's here to do some business with a Big Iron on his hip"

[@ReformedSooner24]

Fuckboy Finn 🎵Big iron on his hiiiiiiiip🎵

[@YaBoiLacroix]

Big iiiiirooon biiig iiiiiiirrrooooon

[@tannicapple]

Dang it I was trying to go to bed. Of course I have to watch classic firearms for another 30 minutes😴

[@H4x0r1]

Same, God Dang it.

[@kevintinglof1934]

Jeremy Dollar same

[@Youlises95]

I show my dad your videos and every time you shoot he says "viejito puede tirar!" (Old man can shoot!) haha

[@ianurbina9777]

Tremendo el Hickok

[@johnmartlew5897]

Muy bien! Mi gusto mucho!! Sorry for the poor Español. Yo soy de Canada, y appredar Español.😎🇨🇦😎

[@breakerprepper]

Your dad is on point brothA!👍👍

[@m2hmghb]

I bet you enjoyed when they switched over to smokeless powder when you were in school didn't you Hickok ;)

[@kstofkos]

love your enthusiasm!!! Shooting and laughing at the same time. You are the same kind of company I keep...

[@steelarsenal5843]

Yeah how is this an old comment

[@hickok45]

@Peppa Pig Patrons over on our Patreon account (see video descriptions) often get a "Sneak Preview."

[@dororo3118]

Always drop what I'm doing when I get a notification with hickok45 in the title

[@mightylaserbeam1668]

DORORO yep

[@solinvictuspais]

Dororo, do you kiss butt like this at your job too?

[@braydenmoore2322]

Very glad to see hickock45 using his old EDC setup again.

[@jackkurtisproductions4131]

1873 was also when John Marston was born... Also, I find cleaning my guns soothing. Black powder would be like Nirvana

[@steelarsenal5843]

I heard that because these guns have so low capacity they are gonna get big in CA. This will fit with the horses they will need because cars will be taxed like crazy soon in CA.

[@brodiewaldrop4784]

Good for ya'll

[@Tmp866]

How's it feel time traveling once you pass California state-lines while the rest of the country is progressing.

[@alanhigh8125]

The California legislature will simply classify them as "assault revolvers", etc. They'll also ban black powder because it causes air pollution and increases the levels of sulphuric salts in the atmosphere, contributing to acid rain and global warming.

[@truetotradition]

Ain’t no 7 day waiting period on a black powder confederate 1851 out here Californy way....they just take 7 days to load

[@SemperFine]

Going down with my horse to that old town road

[@elsea8901]

🙏💪🇺🇸💪🙏 The answer to 1984... ...Is 1776

[@Herintruththelies]

What a great post.

[@Jason32Bourne]

What does this mean?

[@elgringo5137]

El Sea 1861

[@Romaboo117AD]

I get that reference, I love Alex Jones

[@Herintruththelies]

@@Jason32Bourne 1984 is a Dystopian novel by George Orwell in which he tries to describe the psychology of Totalitarianism. 1776 is the American Revolution which was mostly Libertarian in nature. The OP is saying that the counter to Totalitarianism is Libertarianism. (At least, that's my rough take on it)

[@DJ-xl8xh]

Like so many others, loved the “armed in” videos ... los of other good options for this type. And thanks so much for the gentleman you are!

[@Fre4kDahKid]

Thank you for the show and the education! That smoke was beautiful and I could almost smell it! This is really one of your best videos so far

[@dr.johnpaladinshow9747]

Only 2% ? C'mon now... there's a little bit of cowboy in all of us.

[@jdiddlydingle5476]

@Andrew Smith ok

[@MLG_MAN_1223]

Joe Biden must still be living in 1876.

[@samleverett58]

Yeah Biden said fire 2 warning shots from a double barreled shotgun. What a fool he is!

[@mgsb387]

I was in deadwood not to long ago. Going to the hickock hotel casino all I could think about was smokin some pots.

[@brodeleth5764]

Love your vids Hickok! Ever thought of getting your hands on one of those reproduction Lemats?

[@Jason32Bourne]

Thank you for using blackpowder.

[@tyleryoungwizard]

Hickok got the big iron on his hip

[@yosefherrera721]

Hes searching for texas red

[@natesv04]

26:13 perfect smoke ring ;)

[@joswandethejangler7016]

Love your vids

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Love this Channel! Very informative! And.....lots of guns. That 12 gauge is awesome..big boom...and a history lesson. Well done!

[@armandhammer2235]

Where did you learn that? Hickock45. Nuff said.

[@Blk_Mage_Ctype]

Please do the same kind of video for WWI & WWII-era firearms next! I love these historical pieces and this video has the makings of a series!

[@ReconstructedYankee1882]

Cavalry man armed in 1876 Rifles 1. Trapdoor Springfield 2. Henry rifle 3. Winchester 1866 yellow boy 4. Winchester 1873 5. Winchester 1876 6. Sharps rifle Shotguns 1. Double barrel SxS Pistols 1. Colt Peacemaker 2. Smith and Wesson No 3 3. Some Colt 1860 army cartridge conversions 4. Some Colt 1851 Navy cartridge conversions

[@hancock63]

I wonder if civilians could purchase a Springfield Trapdoor rifle or carbine in 1876?

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

hancock63 the older 1860’s trap door models would have been surpluses on to the market by then, not sure about the 1873 specifically. By the 1880’s the 1873 was certainly on the civilian market.

[@kenhelmers2603]

3 beauties! Thanks for sharing them with us. Kind of surprised you didn't do guns of D-Day (hint hint) :)

[@JustJesseOfficial]

A great video to commemorate the anniversary of Dday. More guns and a great history lesson. Thanks Hickok, you sir are a legend!

[@outlawsaint3012]

Lest we forget...💪💪😔

[@talis84]

My modern equivalent is a Glock 19, AR-15 carbine, and Remington 870

[@BallistaBomber]

And really the tech isn't that exponentially ahead

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

That’s the most meaningless comparison I’ve ever seen.

[@mandeepsingh-xt1uf]

The legendary smile of Hickok after shoots Ha Ha ...😂😂

[@pyroguyFTW]

This video looks like the corner of my gun safe for my inherited guns.

[@jkkugler]

Lucky!

[@ToastyRacer0]

Hands down my favorite youtuber of all time. Btw u would be king of the Apocalypse

[@rlmrecoil9031]

Carhartt Cowboy

[@NikSpringer]

thank God you’ve uploaded. now I have an excuse to stay up

[@pkj77]

love firearms if i ever wonn the big lottery i´d be out from Denmark mo ving to THE STATES joining the NRA buying lots of weapons

[@LewisSkeeter]

Another event that happened in 1873: Levi Strauss took out a patent on riveted clothing.

[@archangele1]

Wild Bill Hickok used cap and ball revolvers. I believe Colt 1851 .36 cal Navy. In fact a lot of people used cap and ball rifles and revolvers. 1860 Henry and the 1866 Winchester both fired .44 rimfire. I think the 1873 was the first to fire the new 44-40.

[@Calthecool]

1876? More like the U.S.A’s 100th birthday.

[@myleswilliams1835]

This set up is just as good today as back then. A fellow is very much protected and able to put food on the table at any time

[@Britishshooter]

I am lucky enough to own my great grandad's black powder 1896 Tolley 500 Express double barrel rifle (2,400 FPS) with which he shot 7 man eating tigers in India when he served in the British Army there as a major. Still in mint condition.

[@bakerystack8939]

@@matztertaler2777 lmao

[@SomervilleBob]

And, if you were well off. These guns cost a month's wages.

[@michaelanderson1859]

A.modern AR-15 can cost a months wages , as well as a nice shotgun or cutomized Glock or.1911.

[@Cheka__]

That Winchester is beautiful.

[@glynnmitchell9253]

nice video {as usual}. Could you please do a video on the remington 760/7600. I am intereseted in their accuracy. Perhaps buds may have a 35 whelen 7600 - which is interesting also. Thanks - keep up the good work!

[@jellytheninja]

Pot smoking in 1876

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

jellytheninja funny enough it was legal back then.

[@Jiminico]

Shooting black powder even sounds different from smokeless. Hard to describe, but, in a way, more pleasant with a better more balanced tone and a different timbre especially on the initial main attack. Maybe Big John can relate as a musician?

[@Elvis68spec]

As usual Hickok, you put out some of the finest educational, Entertaining, Family friendly, and important Videos on KZbin! Nice work!

[@floydhawk2169]

Back then at least you didn't have to fill out forms or pay any taxes or fees. No questions asked. Just lay your money down.

[@gabrielpacheco8450]

Wasn't too long ago that you could pick up ammo at a gas station or shop.

[@elgringo5137]

Floyd Hawk I heard schools used to have hunting clubs and less shootings. Coincidence? I think not.

[@gabrielpacheco8450]

@@elgringo5137 school gun clubs still exist.

[@odavis6912]

Dear Mr. Hickok Last night I watched a movie with Bruce Willis were he was a river cop. In one scene he hopped on a bridge column with a shotgun, ejected the two shells, put them in his mouth, swam out to a barge, then put them back in. For the life of me, I cant figure out why? They looked like plastic shells to me. Can you give me some insight into this action?

[@GC-Jo]

Use to waterfowl hunt, can't drop shotgun shells paper or plastic into water or they will become useless meaning they won't go off. That's why Bruce put them in his mouth..Craig

[@DougMcDave]

This is awesome! Reminds me of that old B&W TV show, "The Rifleman."

[@douglasmaccullagh1267]

As I understand it, the opening gunfire on The Rifleman used a sound recording of Chuck Conners on the range with a Winchester. The last shot with ricochet was added in editing, but Chuck could shoot that fast. If my info is good, anyway.

[@flaco5581]

They used to put a small folding lever on the lever, if you folded it out it would pull the trigger as you closed the lever so that step wasn't necessary.

[@NGMonocrom]

Great selection of choices. I'll take all of them! *:D*

[@joshuaellis9832]

Thats awesome. Thanks for the video. I loved that pistol. I could see you Hickok45 back then 1886. You would be a great cowboy haha.

[@samuelland8669]

Just another amazing video from Hickok45. I love guns of the old west and I can't think of a better way to start my day than a cup of strong black cowboy coffee and watching Hickok45 smoking pot.

[@quest-fish]

26:12 check out the vortex ring

[@jcdebbs]

Back then, you had to hit your target on your first shot. Or else they'd be long gone once that smoke screen coming from your gun cleared up.

[@bcbloc02]

So these are your 1870's guns but do you still have your 1870's horse?

[@andrewgarrett3047]

That is a real cowboy gun right there and a real cowboy. Those were the days right. If you made it through the day you had a good day. I can only imagine. They are gorgeous. You might get a splinter though or mash your finger on one of them hammers lol. Just kidding. Dang now that is gun smoke!

[@drpsionic]

It took a long time to get that telegraph wire internet working right and it was all text based.

[@terryschiller2625]

Life is good one more video with cowboy guns and more history of them. I must admit Hickok 45 Sir out of all your videos I enjoy these the most!! But I have to disagree with you on something. I do believe you have more than 2 percent cowboy in ya!! Thank you and John for all your hard work,and have fun cleaning those guns.

[@GabeTheGrump]

Never get tired of watching the cowboy related videos

[@charlesbeal8066]

You should go back to 1876 in a time machine while outfitted like this, do some noteworthy stuff, and come back to the present and see if there is any mention of you in history books.

[@yearzero974]

That smoke would be good for repelling the mosquitos and black flies around here. They are wicked fierce in NH!

[@bookemdanno96]

Keep these “armed” videos coming. I just watched all three back to back to back.

[@flaco5581]

Agreed

[@michaeldonlon4312]

Great vid!! PLEASE do more on era weapons and even military weapons of different countries/ WW1, WW2, Korea, Viet Nam etc. Mixing up the history, stories and the weapons from that time is truly fascinating.

[@planetwisconsin9901]

That shotgun is absolutely perfect. What a defensive weapon my goodness! 🤠

[@thebigjakekinard]

I’ve been watching your channel for a while now, and today you talked me into joining the NRA for the first time. Thank you.

[@CCGR-2024]

Thanks for sharing a really fun video. I would love to try the single action and the rifle, although that shotgun might be fun too! Thanks again for making my evening just a little more fun!

[@outlawsaint3012]

Dont nobody forget, about D Day today...

[@harrisongentry893]

Hey Hickok45 you probably won’t say anything but I just wanted to tell you that I am 12 years old and i live to study guns and history. Please keep on making wwii gun videos because those are my favorite!!! Keep making videos,love your videos!!!!!!

[@hickok45]

Thanks for watching. It's great to have a twelve-year-old who acts like an adult; there are already plenty of adults out there who act like children in the comments. :-)

[@mistakenmeme]

hickok45 thank you! I’m 14 and learning about guns and archery. These videos are fascinating and helpful! Keep up the great content!

[@liampetersen7548]

Used at the Battle of little bullrun

[@bloodhound122]

This video was too fun!

[@UncleBudsCookhouse]

History lesson and another great video all in one easy to consume package.

[@chasehutchings1812]

My Uberti 1876 rifle is also chambered in .45lc 😎 Love your passion for the Old West 👍

[@adventuresofyoseph9356]

This channel is costing me soooo much money haha

[@outdawayyy887]

Please do a gun review on the new Ruger Wrangler revolver.

[@jamespelham3446]

why aren't you shooting the super 45-75 calibre 1876 Winchester.....fine big brother of the 45 Colt 1873 Winchester

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

Great video, I love the history lesson.

[@anthonyholmes1060]

Your grandpa maybe cool, but he'll never be Hickok45 wearing a cowboy hat while shooting firearms from 1876 cool. Hickok45, the man, the myth, the legend. Hickok45 for president

[@MrBlah15000]

Nice Silver Dollar.

[@Alessandro7432]

Like if you want Hickok to review the most beautiful pistol ever made, the Steyr M12 1912

[@scarunc]

speaking of high, they were smoking pot back in 1876. X'D

[@Texas-Goodspeed]

Appreciate y’all from Texas

[@Uberturbogamer]

These are the types of weapons I love

[@somenamestaken7376]

You should get a job a a church bellringer with those steel targets

[@ramalsarkawt4061]

How you get the guns that are made one hundred years ago while in Iraq you can only buy AK and M4 😂

[@jthrelf]

Can you just go to a bazaar and buy a Russian AK? How much in US dollars? How much is an M4? Full auto rifles? Are there laws restricting possession and transport? And are those laws actually enforced by police or can you carry as you see fit for self protection?

[@Bobby-dh7ez]

The old cliche" "A gentleman and a scholar", gets "shot" around... a"round"...I'll stop...much too frequently. Mr. Hickok45 is, indeed, a true gentleman and scholar. He's like your favorite teacher, add a patch of grandpa, a measure of Mr. Rogers, a powder keg of fun and a barrel of good humor.

[@franciscovilla4322]

HI, HICKOC 45, I SEE YOU ALL YOUR VIDEOS ABOUT WEAPONS, I LIKE TOO MUCH, SADLY IN MY COUNTRY WE DONT HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO HAVE WAR WEAPONS, ONLY THE "NARCOS" USE IT. I WISH AK47 1000 ROUNDS. VIVA MEXICO CABRONES!!!!🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@user-ln6br5md1q]

Wow! Such high capacity, fully automatic kid killers! Those weapons of mass destruction should be banned! Think of the children!

[@nourchame019]

What is the double barrel shotgun called and what year did it come from? because I never heard him say like a specific year.

[@leemblake]

What hearing protection did they have? Shouldn't you of not wore earplugs? Are movies accurate? Shouldn't Keanu Reeves be deaf?

[@pointlesscomment6158]

Lever action is just pure badass, never been more hyped to play with the model 1887 in mw2

[@edwinfeldman8231]

The 1876 era firearms shooting were great until I heard that flowmaster equipped mustang accelerate away into the distance...

[@mr.nobody68]

Came for the guns Stayed for the history Truly epic video, gentlemen! Hey, if you guys are ever on interstate 80 in Sparks, Nevada, there is a TA Travel Center truck stop where if you go into the adjacent casino, there are walls and walls of vintage and collectible firearms. A revolver just like the one carried by General Robert E. Lee, a collection of John Wayne firearms to your liking? I'm not sure why everybody's obsessed with him. Just an old actor. Firearms belonging to one of the Roosevelts? U.S. Bicentennial celebration rifles more your fancy? Or do you prefer guns from various wars? I think there's something for any history enthusiast, and certainly for any firearms fan. Cutlery as well. Plus, I am told that the entire collection is for sale.

[@familyfirst1st102]

Can you please do the Taurus 380 PT638 millinium w/15 rounds please thanks!!!

[@easbreid9879]

If you don't know what hickok45 is talking about when he refers to 1776 and you live in America, you shouldn't own a firearm

[@lorenzocarducci5555]

It’s crazy watching these crisp videos that are so enjoyable and professional looking now compared to when you first got going. Thanks for the video guys love you content 8 year viewer here.

[@Pedro_Guerrero]

Hickok, I would love to see an even earlier instalmment with the firearms they used back in 1789 - like weapons from back in the french revolution with flintlock pistols, muskets, blunderblusses and all that jazz! Love your channel!