Firearm Maintenance in the Old West

Firearm Maintenance in the 19th century and Red Dead Redemption 2
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[@skinhead-ej8ff]

It's not hard guys. You just go to the gunsmith and pay the $1.50, or hold the clean button to make it faster if doing it out on the plains.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Is that all? :-)

[@NotStephenColbert]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Just gotta make sure you are vigilant so you don't get lasso'd, then dragged until death.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@NotStephenColbert or fed to an alligator.

[@nobunagaoda177]

Hmm. An exceptional warrior.

[@kingharlaus43]

Lmao perfect

[@Exophis]

Can you do a video on cost of guns in the old west like for example how much would a Winchester cost the average person

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes.

[@therideneverends1697]

Man these guys are speedy with the replys

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@therideneverends1697 Sometimes! If I ain't working.

[@Exophis]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thank you

[@dustinakadustin]

ah yes, Red Dead 2's economy strangling you as well?

[@Devin_Stromgren]

About a year ago I actually did a bit of research on firearm lubrication in the 19th century and earlier. From what I've read, whale oil basically the perfect gun lube. It apparently stayed where you put it instead of spreading out where you didn't, didn't gum up in the cold, and didn't melt and run off when hot. It was also what was used for automatic transmission fluid until the 1970s.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I also read that it was not always available out west, so they used all sorts of lubes...even castor oil. Better to have something rather than nothing I guess!

[@DanteD84]

Just wanted to let you fellers know I found your channel while watching videos about Red Dead Redemption 2 and I have to say it's nice to see folks enthusiastic about sharing knowledge about such a great topic. When I was growing up ( not too long ago) my father and I watched Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers and the Rifleman. Thanks to that wonderful game and you fine gentelmen I'm remembering things I thought I forgot. I even found the old Leather bound books my father had all about diffrent topics concerning the Old West

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

The Time Life The Old West series?

[@DanteD84]

Devin Stromgren Yeah, how did you know ?

[@Devin_Stromgren]

The.Inferno Because when I was a kid I used to get the whole series from my local library.

[@alrush34]

@@DanteD84 My grandfather had that series in his library. I used to pull a couple of them out at a time and read them next to the wood stove in his living room when I was young.

[@stever471]

How about a video on the greatest outlaws?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Will do a whole series.

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Bill might take over that episode or series. Might make it hard to pass on any information.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@Devin_Stromgren Yeah, he gets jealous of the more famous outlaws.

[@tahabashir3779]

Just remember to include Arthur Morgan and John Marston.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@tahabashir3779 HAHAH!

[@simplefatkid9971]

I loved the saloon joke, reminded me of the cockpit joke from airplane.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

One of my favorite jokes.

[@gr0bbelaar]

@@ArizonaGhostriders We got clearance, Clarence.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@gr0bbelaar Roger, Roger.

[@high_on_blitz7258]

Yea

[@CreachterZ]

You got my subscription right there

[@BATJACJW]

Good topic I like this one. Fun being in the video again.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ya did great.

[@BrendanTheGent]

You did great batjac!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@BrendanTheGent; I'll echo the previous comments although, you had to take a punch in your tummy. Hey Santee, I'm glad to see you've trained Rex in the right direction. HOPPES was my first cleaning solvent many years ago. Thanks for sharing. Stan

[@LionquestFitness]

Yup Batjac - Ya took one for the Santeefer!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@harrisonmantooth3647 Stan, I have been waiting for someone to notice what he was carrying! Thank you!

[@NSPresbyterian]

I think Santee finally getting the final line out at the end was his Christmas Present.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@KowboyUSA]

A cup of cowboy coffee while watching a new Arizona Ghostriders video has become a Saturday morning tradition around here. Excellent episode!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I appreciate that!

[@FezCaliph]

Cindy Klenk pork and beans 😋😋

[@thewwefan57]

These videos are pretty unique, I'm glad this channel exists

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Me too!

[@sentenza5766]

I'm very happy that I came across your channel, I'm in the process of acquiring a Pietta 1858 since guns laws in France are less restrictive with that type of firearms! It will be my first gun so I want to take care of it like a pro. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, far west was a cool period for sure

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

There is a gentleman in France who makes leather holsters for SASS. They look amazing. www.selleriegb-28.com/

[@romanovj1]

Another great experience, thanks Arizona Ghostriders!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome.

[@TheMarcopolomusic]

War of Northern Aggression. CLASSIC. Thanks for knowing what that time of trouble should be called!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome. It was also called the " Lost Cause of the Confederacy", "War Between the States"....so, it went bay a lot of names. Ain't history cool?

[@deekhawkins7886]

Hey Santee, you guys should do one about what your average cowboy or outlaw would carry along with them while out in the wild

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Ive touched on that in other videos, but plan to go more into detail on famous outlaw guns

[@Quisiio0303456]

I'm writing a graphic novel set on the old west. All your videos are por gold, thank You. You earned a subscriber!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

[@michealbates6369]

I would be interested if it's available for reading

[@bostonrailfan2427]

the one thing out of all old west things never seen in movies or tv shows: gun maintenance…it’s alluded to, but never seen

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Some western movies show them cleaning or re-assembling guns. Famous one is The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Another is The Professionals. Gunless comes to mind.

[@TheGreymonk]

Every time you pay the gunsmith to clean your weapons a griefer gets a lasso...

[@tulemike6627]

anyone that has done old west re-inactment gun fights knows you got to clean your pistol after every gun fight.great video. keep your rifle clean and your tomahawk sharp.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@larkenkuznetsov3413]

Using varnish as old timey thread lock... that's pretty interesting! Definitely something I'd never heard before!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@stag.3526]

sipping from that metal cup, that was classic!! Yep, we've all been there once... and hopefully just once!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@mikemd86able]

A video this early in the morning is a good way to start the day!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@claytonhodges7098]

Another great video, but the information it presented me wasn't the biggest surprise. That surprise was that Santee didn't have anyone interrupt his outro.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well, for most gun people, it won't be a surprise. Me getting my line in is. Those guys! Thanks for watching!

[@claytonhodges7098]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thanks for making videos! Yeah, I've read about using varnish as a loc-tite prototype. I've been researching the post-bellum West, primarily concerning Texas and the Rangers, for the past two years. As a side note, I never knew about all the battles that occurred between Texas and the Arizona territory. Might be good material for a video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@claytonhodges7098 Thanks for the input. I want to do some stuff on the TX Rangers, since they were (and still are) a force to be reckoned with.

[@Idahoguy10157]

Military surplus 36 caliber Navy Colt pistols were popular. Especially when converted to shoot metallic cartridges

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Easy to get ammo for and inexpensive (main reasons they were popular).

[@Idahoguy10157]

Arizona Ghostriders ... Good reason now. Better reason then! Cowboy movies got everyone thinking the Colt Peacemaker was the only revolver on the frontier. Supposedly the original shootist, William Hickok, carried Navy Colts

[@Badgerpapa]

Coffee may be hotter than it appears in the mirror. I am used to hearing "The war of (northern) aggression" from a much more southern sounding voice. Be safe watch for hot coffee.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Thanks.

[@christ5469]

Got a story for you regarding oil that was used many years ago. I'll do my best to keep it short. About 25 years ago, I had the pleasure to be able to refinish two, 100 pounder Parrott cannons made in 1863. They were being used to mark the ends of a plot of Civil War veterans in a local cemetery. Based on the condition of the guns, it didn't appear either gun was EVER fired. The rifling was crisp and the markings around the muzzle looked as if they had just been stamped. I needed to use a tire iron to remove the rear post sight holder in order to clean away the old paint around it. After removing it, the inside of the threaded hole and the threads on the post sight holder looked as if they had just been cut. But even more interesting was the oil inside the hole. It was crystal clear, had the consistency of mineral oil but smelled like fish. After researching it, I learned that the arsenals that constructed cannon, used sperm whale oil as a lubricant/preservative since 3 in 1 oil didn't yet exist. So basically, the oil in that threaded hole, was there since those cannon were made in 1863. And yes, I replaced as much of it as possible. Sorry for not being a short story but I thought you'd find it interesting.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very cool info! Thank you!

[@christ5469]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Thank you and all your friends for providing great historical information, entertainment and the ability to make us all laugh. I've said it before; your videos don't drone on like some others but you provide the right size nuggets of info to spur the interest of the viewers to search to learn more. Thank you to you and everyone else for all you do to teach and keep history alive. Oh, and no puns meant with "nugget" and "spur". It's just how I talk.... Uh.... Type.

[@SlimCowboy]

Yup got to be super thorough when cleaning back powder. Cool airplane reference lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

And let it dry good before oiling it.

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks again Santee & Co. It wasn't until after WW2 that cartridge primers didn't contain mercuric compounds . It's not so much the powder residue as it is the mercuric salts that corrodes barrels and gun parts .

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great info!

[@griff6985]

There's that Spencer carbine in RDR2 again! It's cool to see interest in the history and guns of the American West being encouraged by a video game. Welcome to those who are here because of RDR2!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I have never fired a Spencer. On my list. You Griff?

[@griff6985]

@@ArizonaGhostriders My ArmiSport carbine in the 56-50 Spencer centerfire is one of my favorite rifles. It's just fun to shoot and puts a smile on my face.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@griff6985 I knew ya had one! I just knew it.

[@jamieryall8341]

I couldn't make out what Rex was carrying. Thanks for another great video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hoppes #9....a popular gun solvent.

[@theultimatehunt]

Cant wait for that old timey drug episode after christmas. God bless Santee

[@jasonmiller7628]

Best episode yet

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks.

[@nerolsalguod4649]

I keep all my toys/Tools polished , clean and ready for service.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@WHATISTHAT100]

Thanks for making such interesting and entertaining videos. My 6, 7, and 9am clients were no shows this Saturday morning but your videos definitely kept me entertained.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome!

[@ToDamnRight]

I love this guy

[@budman1181]

Hahahaha the Bullfrog opener that was great Thanks for showing us tools of the trade

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Looney Tunes does not disappoint.

[@doraran5158]

You missed the classic scene in "the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" of Eastwood cleaning disassembled Colt with kerosene from a lamp. (Yes, I know the cartridge firing Colt was incorrect to period.)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I knew there was a scene out there, but couldn't place it. Thanks!

[@8mmkyle865]

My friends and I wanted a system in rdr2 where you can disassemble your firearm and clean it thoroughly... it would be totally optional and it would give a longer lasting clean bonus than the oiled cloth

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Maybe a mod down the line?

[@victorwaddell6530]

I can see some problems with that . Some might complain that such a feature would be educating people , especially youngsters , in gun building and manufacture . It's silly , but true . Plus , YT has a policy of not allowing videos of gun building and manufacture on their channel . Videos showing such could be banned and the poster put in YT jail .

[@8mmkyle865]

In a game where you can blow someone's head off with a shotgun, it's funny how disassembling a weapon would be a problem, but I get your point and I can totally see that in headline trying to bash rdr

[@debbiekerr3989]

It's really interesting how much actual maintenance those older weapons needed.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks for watching.

[@tinycockjock1967]

For once no one else said "see you all down the range"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@erniethreefarts6681]

We used to use bear oil for lots of stuff, it's great for waterproofing boots, when your dog doesn't lick it off, or eat your boot.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAAHAH!

[@FlintandSteelSurvival]

Another great video my friend. This is a very important topic that some people don't know to talk about and it's essential in maintaining a good firearm. See you in the next one.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@raysmith1630]

"The War of Northern Aggression".. I've never heard it described in those words. I like it!!! As always a great amount of humor brins me to your awesome videos!!! Thanks to all at Arizona Ghost Riders!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, that's just one of the historical names. Another is "Lost Cause of the Confederacy".....ain't history colorful?

[@GunsOfTheWest]

Possibly one of your best, Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, buddy!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

Hey Santee, Indeed, godda keep our firearms cleaned and ready when needed. Thanks for good info from the trail! And that cup is definitely groovey fer ser! Merry Christmas! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@FezCaliph]

You’re answering all the questions I have from playing Red Dead! Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are very welcome.

[@FezCaliph]

Arizona Ghostriders love the metal cup over the McCafé cup 😂😂. Hope your lips are ok!

[@TechReviewbyIrdi]

Cool, subbed up. Bought a cheap Heritage Rough Rider. Been in love with it every since.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They are fun l'il guns.

[@robertlansdown7606]

Wild Bill Hickock was reputed to fire of the day old loads in his colt navies the clean and reload them for the new day, at least till he switched to cartridge conversions

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, that was smart of him. Just can't trust black powder in humidity or extreme weather conditions.

[@jeff9104]

Great stuff Santee !

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@morganearp7294]

Hey Santee, and ghost rider family, I just wanted to let you all know that I saw your video where at the end you're looking at a bloomingdale's 1886 catalog for ivory grips for your colt. I'm getting that same catalog today, and I'm so excited because of your video I looked into it. Also, I told my co-worker about the bit tyou did at the end of that video with Mr. Jerry Woods, and he laughed, so I'd say it was a good bit. Also, tell Mr. Wood I love his mustache and would kill for that and his style of hair. I love your videos, and always look forward to the next one. Maybe you could do one on old west Birthdays, because Mine is fast approaching. Have a great day, and keep warm. Sincerely, Morgan T.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching.

[@willr2411]

Could you do video detailing what kind of horses would be available to people on different incomes?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes.

[@willr2411]

@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks I look forward to seeing it

[@Neutronax]

A nice little Leslie Nielsen Joke right there

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. He was brilliant.

[@thedukeofskull1383]

1880's...? WOW! I have a set of encyclopedias that were printed in 1888'. I carried the whole set on my bike in the 70's, I bought them for $5.00! I noticed you mentioned "bear grease", I used to portray a soldier I the year 1816'. I couldn't afford things very much so I made them. For a pouch I leather stitched a leather bag and then turned it inside out to hide the over sized holes. And I then put "Bear grease" on the bag and let it dry. (It was mink oil water proofer for boots) I shown it to the directors of the fort. They were amazed at how authentic it was. I learned that at times its better not to buy the already made things. 😀

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great background on you. Whole set for $5?? Wow!

[@jeremygunslinger1948]

Drinking coffee from a metal cup is an art form lost in time.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Well, it is definitely a 'hot' topic.

[@jeremygunslinger1948]

😂 yes it is. Coffee tastes better out of a metal cup

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jeremygunslinger1948 unless you burn your tongue and then it doesn't taste like anything. BUT you are correct!

[@jeremygunslinger1948]

@@ArizonaGhostriders not supposed to fill it to the top and let it sit for 3-5 mins to get the grounds fall to the bottom of the cup

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@jeremygunslinger1948 Well where were you the first time I did it? You guys are supposed to keep an eye on me and make sure I don't hurt myself.

[@smudgepost]

Great video Santee and very relatable after a long weekend shoot. Everything is filthy from Frontier cartridge and hands covered in lanolin..

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Cool!

[@Flamme-Sanabi]

I might look up firearm maintainance videos after.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good

[@DarrenBurch]

Bloody awesome video. Man I love your videos . Love your acting skills

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Much appreciated, Darren!!

[@Threewolfs-]

Crazy; I had been working on my lever actions and a couple of my Remingtons, that’s why I hadn’t tuned in till today and here you are talking about maintenance. Great minds I guess 😁😊🤠👍🏼. Happy Holidays

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hope you are enjoying the the process. Happy Holidays to you, too Threewolfs!

[@AffordableAngler]

Such an awesome channel!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure appreciate that.

[@tobyhorn9641]

I'm glad you called the civil war exactly what it was

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! There are plenty of other names for it, historically (Lost Cause of the Rebellion). I just chose one.

[@RoryPattonDreamerOfDunsidhe]

One of your most useful. Like the mug, but given the amount of coffee you drink, I'm amazed you can ever sleep!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sleep??? Who needs it!

[@RoryPattonDreamerOfDunsidhe]

@@ArizonaGhostriders You young folks might not need it. While you are awake perhaps you could tell us how Turkey came to be an English Christmas dish.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@RoryPattonDreamerOfDunsidhe 16th century, King Henry or Edward or one of those fellers made it popular.

[@RoryPattonDreamerOfDunsidhe]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Oh you're good, the Spaniards brought them from Mexico so close enough. (It's just been mentioned on television) Happy Holidays guys!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@RoryPattonDreamerOfDunsidhe Ah-hah! I read that they came from our continent...but still haven't pinpointed WHY turkey? I mean, never had goose, but bet it is pretty good. Is turkey more flavorful? Gotta be a reason. Novelty?

[@BrendanTheGent]

You knocked this out of the park! Homerun! I loved that saloon joke with batjac haha. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@gambitgambles]

Great video Santee! Keep em coming!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK!

[@brianfuller5868]

Great video and Merry Christmas. Almost everyone had a gun or two. NOT all were gunslingers and most only knew routine cleaning. A good gunsmith was as important to a town as a good Barber and robust firearms were valued. The legendary Colt 1873 SAA was so because of it accuracy, simplicity and ease of maintaining it. Even though the Colt M1878 DA was availaible and advanced , it was prone to problems. The 1873 Winchester was accurate enough but was rugged to a fault. Both Remingtons and S&Ws were respected for the same reasons of durability . The break open double barrel shotgun was also popular due to being very effective and simple to maintain.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good details. The guns were not as durable as today's firearms. Metallurgy wasn't as advanced, so parts broke with use. It would behoove frontiersman to know how to field repair their firearms.

[@wolfman8838]

Great Vid Santee, you've helped out a lot with my discussions on historical accuracy in media. Thank you tons. And Bill too. (Don't want a gut punch for forgetting to mention him)

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Glad to have helped. Bill is pleased.

[@NSPresbyterian]

That didn't look like no "Gut" punch to me...

[@wolfman8838]

@@NSPresbyterian haha true

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@NSPresbyterian Use your imagination!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@NSPresbyterian I mean, he is an 1870's outlaw...so hitting below the belt would be in his wheelhouse!

[@victorwaddell6530]

Thanks Santee ! T Rex is a fan of Hoppe's No 9 . I think both of them have been around since the same time . It's the first gun solvent I ever used and I still it . This video goes right along with the reloading video you already made . Everything about gun cleaning goes the same with knife care . It stinks when you draw a knife from its sheath and find it as rusty as a barn nail . How about leather care ? How did old west people take care of their saddles , tack , and boots ? Didn't they use saddle soap and polish to keep leather from dry rotting ?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

They used Neats Foot oil like we do today. As far as saddle soap, I'd have to look into that. Bet they used something like it.

[@nobunagaoda177]

Ha! Is that your plan? Fire as the man beside you reloads! Reload as the man beside you fires!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hey that's a smart plan!

[@RavenHawkCoins]

Another great vid! Keep.up the good work brother!! Happy Holidays

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, RH

[@rafaelpradosbarbosa9991]

glad you taking care of it. So many people don't!

[@andersonlopez9790]

Rdr brought me to this channel

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

What an amazing game, eh?

[@scottmcmichael1386]

All your videos are great, informative and humorous too! Yeah I used to shoot black powder revolvers back in the day, gotta clean em’ soon after you’re done if not, dang I had to boil a barrel once to get the residue out of the grooves, boiled it in a pot on the stove! It worked though, never waited that long again!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, I did that too the first time, then didn't wait for it to dry completely before oiling. RUST!

[@USAACbrat]

Don't forget the coal oil, a bucket for Remington revolver when they are frozen.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Interesting.

[@southronjr1570]

Someone finally got the proper name of that there waaarrr here on YT. Got ya a new sub to boot

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@Ansemrp]

I just found your channel tonight, and I had to subscribe right away. The content is great, and the narration intelligent and coherent. Thanks for great videos, now I think I'll watch an episode of Gunsmoke tonight before bed.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Awesome to hear! Thank you and welcome.

[@geomaster9409]

Can you do a video of cloak or a ponchos that cowboys were in cold or windy areas

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Did it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJXdZ6R4YtF0aZY

[@geomaster9409]

@@ArizonaGhostriders cool thanks

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome episode Sir an it was Cool to see BAT JAC in the video.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

With our schedules it's difficult.

[@rkirschner7175]

Ruger old army. Stainless steel. Boiling water works great. Also have a one off aluminum and brass shoulder stock. My late brother made for it. Second firearm I legally purchased. First a Browning 22 auto. 1981. Still have both.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@ColeWolfsson]

Coffee is life

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

yep

[@TheMidnightModder]

Congratulations on hitting 20K Subscribers! I wouldn't be surprised if you get 100k by the end of 2019 Edit: I just looked at Social Blade and apparently you got 10K subscribers in 30 days! That's insane for a channel of your size!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Insane is what we do here. Thanks!

[@FutureRailProductions]

As a Red Dead Redemption 2 player myself, I have to agree with you. Taking the gun apart in game to clean it and make it work would be a bit boring. Although is it technically realistic that people wipe the gun down with a rag?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is more about the effort, I think. The fact it's even in there is a plus.

[@FutureRailProductions]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Agreed.

[@cooperthehunter3781]

To protect against rust I do it when ever I get back from a hunt but it just avoids rust and stops the hammer from Rusting up on the outside of your gun.

[@lsjchavez6512]

Good morning AZ

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Gooood morning!

[@paleosteveo3501]

Santee, please do a video on Paleontology in the old west. About OC Marsh and the bone wars? Thanks

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK, I will look into that.

[@spicy_doc4711]

Can you make a video about music in the old west

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. After Christmas!

[@TheScalicis]

Your videos are always so informative and very well done

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks folks!

[@cohencrowleyy]

I love red dead redemption2 and 1

[@bruhbeukes5145]

Hey guys! I was wondering if you've ever made a video on the wackiest, or most unique guns and tools used out in the west?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Not yet! One day. Thank you!

[@bruhbeukes5145]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Alright Neato!

[@burningsandsexploration3711]

Thank you for another wonderfully entertaining video! Perfect way to start my morning!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@JohnDoe-dg3bj]

amazing how simple things used to be. I've had such hard time finding a straight answer on how to clean and keep my .54 Hawken and Pietta 1858 rust-free, I've been afraid of firing it and ruining it by doing it wrong. I'm just gonna use scalding water and wipe it down with remoil

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That works. I got a ball stuck in a Hawken and had to remove it with that coil worm thing. Took 45 minutes. I was annoyed. Pretty awesome firearm, but cap n' ball ain't my thing.

[@JohnDoe-dg3bj]

I can't speak for anyone else but I'd be interested in a vid of just you talking about cowboy guns and your experience with various types. I know theres plenty of gun channels devoted just to that but as a re-enactor and shooter I think you'd have a unique perspective. It's nice to see people like mike bellevue talk about 1500 dollar SAA replicas that he's literally paid to shoot and all, but I think many of us viewer's experience shooting and collecting are more similar to yours.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@JohnDoe-dg3bj That's a great idea. I'll do that, and talk about blanks and their performance with different firearms as well. Thanks!

[@roddebowes]

During the Civil War period oil for fighting rust and lubercation wasn't always available. So soldiers and frontiersmen would often use the fatty skin they cut off their salt pork, or maybe fat from a fresh killed critter to wipe off their weapons in order to keep them from rusting. Yum!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

In the Civil War the Union had the whale oil and the Confederacy eventually used whatever they could find.

[@jjeffries713]

Yet another good video. Good acting to bud

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@TheCobradragon]

These videos are getting better and better!!! lmao

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@sulaco2122]

Black powder is not corrosive per say Santee, actually the residue is intensely anaerobic (like WD40) that is it absorbs and collects moisture out of the air and is conducive to corrosion in blued steels by holding moisture under the residue against the steel.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OK, so it leads to corrosion. Got it.

[@sulaco2122]

Sorry that should have been hydroscopic not anaerobic...but you get the idea.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

@@sulaco2122 Yes.

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

Try a hand carved wooden cup. I want one myself.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'd get splinters....you know I would.

[@ssimpson3288]

Love the video and love the Airplane reference too!

[@bobhartman2571]

Thanks Santee, I didn't know that.

[@GloriousHeavenlyCourt]

You could own a revolver, pistol or any good rifle with no maintenance. After 15 to 20 years, it will still works. Who knows? Armed intruders will come to trespass each home any time in our life time.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Oh, you haven't seen what black powder fouling can do to a firearm.

[@scummybagger4213]

I can not believe someone would actually COMPLAIN that someone OUTSIDE A RESTAURANT was drinking coffee out of a PAPER CUP !!!!! Just how SIMPLE MINDED can you get !?!?!?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Heck, I can remember a time before Starbucks. Coffee was carried in a thermos with a cup as the lid. Dirty Dan still carries one.

[@merlinnacho7953]

Santee these videos are the definition of quality. Muy bueno senior

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks

[@gilbertwalkingmoose6706]

Thank you for calling it what it is the war of Northern aggression

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It was also called the "Lost Cause of the Confederacy". People had some decent humor then, eh?

[@gilbertwalkingmoose6706]

Arizona Ghostriders there’s nothing funny about a tyranny

[@sirbig8292]

@@gilbertwalkingmoose6706 Nor is there anything funny about slavery.

[@jllrue]

Another great video, thanks Santee!

[@MPGunther1]

Good one Santee even with the low blow on Batjack

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That was his own doing. He brought it on himself by tattling on a ghost!