Double Action Revolvers on the Frontier

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thumbs down is someone who doesn't have a trigger finger. Sad, really.

[@Phoenix-wu8bo]

I have a really bad Trigger finger On red dead 2 😵😵😵😵

[@Johnnypebel]

I like to think it was a confused Australian

[@chaseelliott8578]

Are you sure it wasn't you santee?

[@tylerhorne2125]

@@Phoenix-wu8bo you're not alone on that lol

[@JEDiTV]

Seriously 😆 😂

[@chrissewell1608]

And the Best Special Effects Award goes to Mrs. Santee, for her "Pew Pew Pew" sound effects!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!!!

[@bigblue6917]

KZbin must e paying well, what with the big budget special effects.

[@ritashuff7136]

Thanks ! :)

[@tresilewis5925]

Love Mrs. Santee's contributions....way cool laugh! (Especially love the squawks and screeches in the other videos.....funny.

[@CaliforniaFly]

That cracked me up!!!

[@RichWhiteUM]

It is nice to see the old double actions get some love. If you only go by what Hollywood puts out, everyone carried a 1873 Colt SSA and carried a Winchester 1892 rifle or carbine.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Better nowadays.

[@justdustino1371]

Smith and Wesson No. 3 Model 1870s outsold the Colt SAA. 10s of 1000s were made right into the 1910s. When Hollywood sees fit to to put a S&W in a movie it is always a Scofield. Only 7500 were made, all were sold to the Army, surplused out to Bannerman's and butchered. Scofield revolvers couldn't shoot common .45 Colt or .44 S&W, only .45 Scofield. And where are the Merwin and Hulbert revolvers in movies? They were the number 3 sellers behind Smith & Wesson, and Colt.

[@lindy921]

@@justdustino1371 where did you get the model 3 outselling the SAA from?

[@justdustino1371]

@@lindy921 I read it somewhere online, and it concerned actual sales during that period. I can't remember where I found that article, but it may have been at a gun blog ....I just don't remember.

[@Atpost334]

No pistol outsold the SAA during that period. It was definitely the most popular pistol, just not the only one.

[@glucausa625]

The mechanical “sound” of single action revolvers is just music to my ears.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I agree

[@ralphperez4862]

I love all my revolvers. I enjoyed the show this morning. I couldn't sleep so here I was.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Go get some sleep!

[@ralphperez4862]

@@ArizonaGhostriders went fishing today so I had to be ready. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbapGmubJ1kfZI

[@kakarroto007]

There is nothing more American than a Tyrannosaurus Rex in the Old West.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well...hot dogs.

[@ephraimgarrett4727]

...maybe the old, old, old, old west. 😀

[@collinsfriend1]

and a ghost

[@nicadaemus]

You guys are the the best. Love that ‘78 Colt Frontier!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Poleson]

Great to see Merwin & Hulbert getting a mention!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. How about Forehand & Wadsworth? How often do you hear about those?

[@Poleson]

@@ArizonaGhostriders First time, I shall investigate further!

[@ryancawdor8083]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Not very often, thats for sure! And the off brands I would think be more prevalent as the Colts and S&Ws were expensive and money in that era was a bit tight....

[@doncarlton4858]

My favorite Old West pistol!

[@deacondale5360]

This channel is a great way to spend time in between SASS Matches {Single Action Shooting Society}. Thank you for hours of good fun. It will be kind of sad when I'm all caught up and can't binge any more.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

THere will be a new one out tomorrow, just hold out until then!

[@jeffgrier8488]

Who doesn't like an episode about revolvers? Thanks for the video!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@subhashnamey5562]

Such a grand show up on KZbin. Definitely a feast for my eyes. Double Action , I've seen hundreds of Westerns and enjoyed them but you give me the interpretation of the West , guns and all that. Thanks Sir for your lovely show.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome!

[@romanhardware]

Clint: Do you feel lucky. skeleton: I'm dead I can't feel anything. Double action revolvers are my favorite kind of gun.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great!

[@romanhardware]

@@ArizonaGhostriders what sport was played or invented in the wild west?

[@doncarlton4858]

The Merwin & Hulbert (manufactured by Hopkins & Allen) is IMHO the most advanced and reliable DA pistol of the Old West. They used to be a cheap red headed stepsister of the Colt .45 SAA neglected by collectors. Now their collect-ability has risen substantially. Thanks for mentioning them.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@alvinsanchez967]

You caught Dirty Dan snoring while sleeping with his hat off.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@markadams7597]

Whoa: Colt's 1877 .38 "Lightening"! (Like Lockheed Martin's WW2 fighter P-38 "Lightening"...) Cool! (Love Casa Grande...)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It was Fort Lowell here in Tucson, but good guess!

[@BJBlaskovichGaming]

Now this is interesting! You mostly hear about single actions and that’s it! So good to finally take a dive into double actions, which were destined to take over.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BJBlaskovichGaming]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Santee, very rarely do you do a video that I DON’T enjoy! Thank you my friend!

[@itcshifter8114]

I really enjoy historic education. Especially early weapons. Thank you for this awesome education

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@TimKoehn44]

Awesome episode! Thanks for the great info! Cheers!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@splashkid8410]

“We’ll do ya punk” great job on your videos man they really help thinking about “dressing the part” of several roles while being historically accurate as possible

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that

[@waynelacosse5241]

Wow! This the only YT channel I've ever seen where the content creator responds to all the comments. Totally awesome and I salute you sir.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow, thanks! Because of the history and the questions I get, it feels right to answer some.

[@wyattloftin106]

Thank you for including a clip of the early 2000’s Peter Pan. Such an underrated movie.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You know, it's actually good!

[@oldwestguy]

To answer Clint's question... yes, I feel lucky... that I watched this video. Very interesting... thanks Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Milty2001]

I like the design of the short double action it's crazy how they evolved over time

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@jeffreardon3969]

These videos are fantastic with some funny humor. Coming from Boston and having visited Tombstone a couple times, these videos are informative regarding the old west! Fantastic!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you like them!

[@raysmith1630]

This short episode was packed with a lot of really cool information. Thanks Santee. Cheers and fair winds. Oh..and.."Do you feel lucky, well, do ya punk??

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@bigblue6917]

I love Saturday lunch time. I get videos on the old west, historical warships and , appropriately, coffee. And sound effects by Mrs. Santee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you like them!

[@bigblue6917]

@@ArizonaGhostriders looking forward to Mrs Santee winning the KZbin award for special effects 😊

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

You have shown so many of the pistols on my wish list, I guess I just need to pull the trigger! Bite the bullet! Spend the money! Great video on one of my favorite topics Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA! Go for the Bulldog!

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I'm drooling over a lightning!

[@squiblift2019]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I used to have a Cimarron Arms Lightning® .38 Special, 3 1/2". It was a good shooter. Unfortunately it had the look of a Colt Lightning, but I think it was single action only.

[@Squib1911]

@@SmallCaliberArmsReview I'm waiting for the double action Starr revolver to come back into stock.

[@SmallCaliberArmsReview]

@@squiblift2019 Probably was. I think if they're going to make a replica of a firearm, they should make it function like the original as well as look like it.

[@WasatchGarandMan]

Early double actions have always fascinated me. Colts Thunderer and Frontier models have always been oddities that I'd love there to be modern reproductions of. I wonder if there was ever an example of either of those fitted with a Kings Patten sight rib. Would have been a Wild West Python! Great video as always.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Platano_macho]

I love all my old west revolvers I collected as many as I can before they got expensive

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@canadianryan2359]

The GREATEST "Arizona Ghostriders" moment, EVER!!! 3:37 LOL😆 Thanks again for a great vid, Santee!🤠🍻👊

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brianfuller7691]

Good morning Santee. Its 30 degrees outside and its coffee time. The DA revolver definitely had a teething phase and the M1877 were buggy and fragile.. It often earned it's nickname of "gunsmiths best friend". But the M1878 was an improvement, and there were a number of rivals. The popular and reliable Webley Bulldog was also popular in multiple clones. And the US Army adopted the M1892 DA.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

glad you concur!

[@paulsimmons5726]

Gotta love that stray T-Rex that photo bombs you from time to time. Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

He does.

[@NGMonocrom]

Ah! The .41 caliber Colt Thunderer. Great weapon.... when it worked. Nice video, Santee. Thanks for making it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Right. Thank you!

[@TucoDog-ho6fw]

Great video. Thanks 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Solid history of the pistol in general my friend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Much appreciated.

[@raysmith1630]

Hmmm, I'm going to say revolver rather than pistol.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

Hi Santee! Great choice for a vid guys ! Keep the good work and have a great weekend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You as well.

[@Danny2310C]

The best guns are back in the day thank you for the the history behind all the guns my favorite gun always the 45 the guns back in the day always much better than today guns thanks for a great video 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@250sabre]

always great content folks !!! Thanks !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching!

[@DarrenBurch]

This was an excellent show. I can see that a lot went into the making of this. Well done

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@ponydiehl8775]

Love the information. Thank you for researching

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Our pleasure!

[@CarryonJeffnJohn]

Hi santee hope all is well I’m here for you and to give you a like and a full watch great editing some interesting guns your knowledge on the Wild West is nothing short of amazing take care santee and thanks again for your friendship 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for coming, John!

[@Bucklerbjorn]

Great video Santee, always great information and great source to get knowledge. Keep up the amazing work pard🙂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks a ton!

[@Atpost334]

Keep the fascinating episodes coming. Best channel on the internet! George Custer used the English Bulldog revolver and was said to have holstered a pair of them at the Little Bighorn.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wonder if he ever got them out...

[@graycloud057]

The Civil War show that was held in Nashville, but since moved to Franklin,Tennessee, was a good place to see all those pistols. 👍🏼👍🏼( and they all had price tags on them)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I bet!

[@markfletcher5457]

Great video. Had to put it on the big screen due to all your videos being so good.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@billsummy2412]

pew pew pew ......pew ! AWESOME , YES this IS the BEST show on youtube :)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you think so!

[@ericruss4189]

Another interesting video. I flinched on the dry fire of that cap and ball colt. I never like doing that, it ruins the firing cone. Enjoyed seeing a European group portraying the great Quantrelll's Raiders. Captain Quantrell would be proud.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jacobhunter2804]

Great video as always, my favorite part about Saturdays. I always look forward to them they "make my day" haha

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to hear it!

[@adammurray215]

These videos are why i look forward to saturday mornings

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@calmorale7724]

Imagine all those drunk cowboys with a double action and no trigger gaurd💥💥

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep.

[@wolfinndnclothing]

@Doctor Blome Was he the one used to ride with Soprano Jim and Stubby Peter?

[@franks6857]

Very Cool! Heritage Arms just came out with the Bar Keep .22 6 shot! Might have to look into it! Another Great video as always!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@wolfinndnclothing]

Despite the obvious flaws in design, I gotta admit to a love fer the Savage Navy, just something about that pistol that captures my imagination. Great vid!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Excellent discussion of the double action in the 19th Century

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Heathershusbandbear]

Another excellent video

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that

[@charlesehmke8403]

Bob Dalton had a Bulldog as a backup gun. It is on display at the Dalton Defenders and Coffeyville History Museum in Coffeyville, KS.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@PETENEMEC]

Being a S and W enthusiast I loved this video. I guess short and sweet is the way to go.Keep up the good work guys !!!!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@FutureRailProductions]

Great job Santee. I never knew there were so many double action revolvers in the old west. Personally my favorite double action is definitely the Webley Mk IV, in .455 calibre. That type of revolver was used on the Titanic by the senior officers during it's sinking.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. An interesting round, the .455

[@waynelacosse5241]

To do what, exactly? Revenge on the iceberg? Please inform us.

[@rclaughlin]

Most instructive. Thank you, Ghostriders!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gravelmonarch]

Great video! You deserve a lot more subscribers. I still carry a double action snubbie, cool to know it’s been in vogue for 150 years.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@joep4235]

I'm sensing some labor strife on the filming set Cheese!!! ha ha ha .... this was a great topic... I always thought double actions came about at the turn of the century...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you learned somethin'!!!!

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

Great video Santee I knew they had some double action revolvers back then but not that many thanks for that great info PARD 👍👊🤠🍻🥃 🦅🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🦅

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you! It's fun to learn about that stuff.

[@Dsdcain]

Great topic today. Thanks for putting it out there.😎👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You bet

[@readplanet23]

Thank You for the eye-opening video. I did not know there were even double action pistols that far back in history. I appreciate all the work Arizona Ghostriders puts into education in the public on old west history. Happy Trails. 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@adamobrien4088]

This was great 👍!! Loved the bit with Eastwood.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davemorgan9342]

Great video, and love the location too, would love to visit there again one day.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You should!

[@pestilence_5.0]

Better than Saturday morning cartoons! 🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Are those still around?? Gosh I hope so. Fond memories.

[@pestilence_5.0]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Kinda, Just aren't as good anymore haha!

[@wendylovescrafting8389]

Lol phew phew phew loved the dog as well x great video santee big 👍👍 from me , loved westerns need to bring them back , tfs have a nice weekend xx

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BENJAMIN-ls8jo]

Amazing. Gotta love double actions. I almost bought a original thunder but then a muzzleloader Wesley Richards showed up and I fell in love. I guess I'll stick with my ruger vaquero for now as my cowboy six gun.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good choice. I've got one.

[@michaelpage4199]

Got a real bang out of that one. You really know how to squeeze that trigger.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@Carl-Crider]

I love double actions

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@oldminer5387]

Great topic Santee, one that I've wondered about. Good to see Rex and Bill out and about. Sounds like your camera women stole your ending.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thedukeofskull1383]

Very interesting ! It shows that the classic hollywood cowboy pistols were not the only ones around. Santee and the bunch are teaching sooo much !! 👍

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome!

[@vikingshaman3079]

Another great episode, that ending though, LOL!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you liked it.

[@pauledwardconlon662]

Nice one guys.I got to see a few revolvers I don't think I've seen before.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome.

[@bigal2696]

Great episode!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Bentron88]

Niiiice! I always like episodes that are a real shot in the arm! Always looking forward to your vidoes

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Thank you!

[@mrd7067]

At 1:42 you wrote that the trigger guard was cut for faster action. Are you sure that`s the case and it were not the same reasons as with the later "Fitz special" revolvers? It`s great for using them close (no risk of getting the trigger finger broken in hand to hand) and with gloves. Do you know what kind of holsters were they carried in / how were they worn? We have to look at guns as a system as well as how they were used and not only at the guns alone for themselves.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Many of them were carried simply in pockets. Maybe even leather lined ones. Whether the 1918 era halved trigger guard was for gloves or not...the idea is the same. GET TO THE TRIGGER FAST. You could get a glove in the full trigger guard, but it takes more time.

[@noahsahin7454]

I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good.

[@AdaM48state]

Thanks Santee. Is that Casa Grande ruins you are at? Love the Young guns clips, That is my all time favorite western.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Fort Lowell ruins. Thanks!

[@AdaM48state]

@@ArizonaGhostriders cool I'll have to go see them.

[@darykoughton5473]

Really loved this episode good job guys!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@normangerring4645]

Another great start for my weekend, while I’m recovering from Covid19.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Get better, Norman!!

[@eagleman7141]

I've always wanted to try the colt 1878 frontier

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too

[@AShoresfishing]

Interesting, I didn’t know they had single actions in the old west. I thought maybe 1890 they had em but not earlier

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think you meant double actions. Yeah, not shown a ton in western movies.

[@doncarlton4858]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Probably because DAs were more expensive and the Colt 1877 DA was so unreliable it gave DAs a bad name.

[@griff6985]

Another awesome episode, Santee! Oh, and if you "see" Bill, you might mention. I'm pretty sure that I saw Charlie Shibell's ghost in the background of the last couple videos...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks....uh be careful. He's got a beef with that guy.

[@griff6985]

@@ArizonaGhostriders that's my concern...

[@logandavis4719]

Who was the special guard badge for and what was that job, also why the US army buckle was the guy an mp? This is at 2:31

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

The guy was a sharpshooter in the Civil War. I'll look into the Special Guard.

[@justdustino1371]

My "safety hammerless" , a Smith and Wesson New Departure, was made in 1901. My Colt hand ejector, a New Model Army revolver, was made in 1899.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice

[@genefrederickson8976]

Another entertaining video. Always interested in Old West firearms. Thanks.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@robmarshallofficial]

Thanks for this Santee

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

My pleasure!

[@Phoenix-wu8bo]

Your videos are always interesting you are the best ever

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Phoenix-wu8bo]

Thank you as well

[@mherod51]

Not much is made of double actions in Hollywood westerns. Occasionally you'd spot an actor using one in a scene, but they were never shot in close-up. Both Alan Ladd & Jack Palance used them in the final climactic shootout scene in "Shane", but the director George Stevens cleverly hid this fact by the use of camera angles, low lighting & fast action. I suppose both actors may have preferred them for their ease of use in that action sequence, but when it was all over, shot in close-up, Alan Ladd (actually gun handler) spun his 7 1/2 nickel plated, ivory handled, Colt Single Action back into his holster.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I read that they gave Emilio Estevez a real 1881 model for Young Guns.

[@larryrobinson6914]

Billy loved his and! that's all the endorsement I need!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

Just on the other side of the old west, but I own a Colt M1892 Double Action in .38 LC built in 1907. Fairly pristine, all parts are original, but rifling is just about flat. No slop in the action either. Really Makes you appreciate how well built peacemakers were back then. Makes me angry there's almost no easily acquired manufactured catridges for it. Brass in this day in age is pretty spendy too, so reloading is out for the time being.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I don't shoot .38 but am surprised there isn't any. Sheesh!!

[@alleman1153]

Good video as always santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks again!

[@Mirokuofnite]

4am upload and a good one. Now I can go to bed.

[@51WCDodge]

While for we English men, just in time for Lunch :-)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@mrd7067]

How is the double action revolver at 00:32 called? I have seen them several times in pictures. Supposedly they were quite common and popular in germany before ww1 (after ww1 the allies [yes that includes the US] made guncontrol way stricter). I think the design comes from belgium and so far i have read several names on them. They are even in an old advertisement catalog together with all kind of other weapons and household items from that time which one can find online. Thanks for your time.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's my Belgian made "Bulldog" in .32

[@mrd7067]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thanks.

[@BradSprinkle]

I like the topic a lot. Early double action are interesting. Awesome. Maybe 1897 pump? Slamfire.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hmmm.....at some point.

[@maxlutz3674]

I found some new information. Nicely done. When I heard "Webley", "Webley Fosberry" instantly came to my mind. A semi-auto revolver might a little too modern for the old west. I still mostly prefer the old single action revolvers and lever action rifles. They are almost a nice as the Hawken rifle.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@larryblack5963]

Nice video! Those double actions were cool. Can you do one on tents and camping in the old west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes I can

[@tommycurti908]

The colt 1877 is beautiful.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is. I love all Colts. Paterson...not as much.

[@ryancawdor8083]

@@ArizonaGhostriders "You automatically shoot better with a Colt"!

[@glennevitt5250]

Thanks Santee i only thought they were single actions in the old West 😎💯

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.