1874 Colt Single Action Army

[@panchor]

You really see the value of revolvers here, a 148 year old .45 Colt smoking hot like brand new. Amazing.

[@dcflake5645]

"148 year old, smoking hot" Sounds like Hickok 45 to me.

[@NickKautz]

I think I heard him say , "Lets smoke this pot"

[@Kvs-vf9nt]

@@NickKautz me too🤣

[@audreyricci6383]

​@@NickKautzThat was a metal cooking pot, not the "pot" you smoke.

[@NickKautz]

That's why it's funny@@audreyricci6383

[@Swig_Chmeese]

“This is the Colt single action army six bullets more than enough to kill anything that moves” -Revolver Ocelot

[@skypirate7579]

The greatest handgun ever made!

[@praetorxian]

@@skypirate7579 Alec Baldwin approved.

[@Swig_Chmeese]

Master?

[@SIGNOR-G]

If there will be a MGS movie i want John Hickok to play the part of Revolver Ocelot.

[@GoldFittyCal]

rdr2

[@robacdc1977]

Amazing that a first production run .45 Colt is not only still around but being shot on a regular basis. Thanks Hickok!

[@jbingus06]

i actually have the same gun, except mine is .41 long colt instead of .45

[@robacdc1977]

@@jbingus06 And it’s the single action? Very cool, don’t see many of those. Found one the other day on Gunbroker in 38/40, just like Pat Garrett shot Billy the Kid with

[@jbingus06]

@@robacdc1977 nice man! Mines from 1912, single action army and all. Plus they cant make the ammo anymore, found one box on gunbroker a long while ago tho

[@bigretardhalo]

Well it helps when you buy it new and properly maintain it all these years… 😂

[@CoelhoSports]

@@jbingus06 you can get another cylinder for it and then have both calibers.

[@NeePeeZdee]

With a worried , cluttered mind with everything that is going on in this world today, Hickok 45 is a good therapy taking one's mind to the past history and our love of guns ! Thank you my friend !

[@امنايفالشمري-غ5ل]

ةئ' عفو4

[@maxwellhesher1790]

I lost my grandfather to a combination of old age when I was too young to fully appreciate him, Hickock makes me feel like I’m getting some more time. He was in love with historic firearms and just anything that impressed him.

[@scallywag5236]

Sorry to hear that man.

[@jarekstorm6331]

The craftsmanship and artistry displayed on these beautiful old revolvers is absolutely astounding. That worn finish and wood grip is perfection in my eyes. Still slinging lead down range after nearly 150 years!

[@sycowood65]

Ever since I’ve started playing Red Dead Redemption, I’ve began to love old fashion revolvers even more.. they are so beautiful.

[@kas1680]

it looks like it doesn't have a single design piece that is useless, the whole mechanism is ultimately simple, easy to use and sturdy as heck, considering it still works like a charm, compared to today's cheap pistols that jam every 10 shots. It's just pure beautiful craftmanship

[@TheTrueNorth11]

Thank you for everything you’ve done and continue us to do Hickock. We love you.

[@xavyps8277]

I read “Hickok45” and “Colt single action”. Then I immediately hit the “like” button. Then I watch the video. It’s always been the same procedure ever since.

[@BilgePump]

1874, my great grandfather was 4y.o. When Hickok first got that thang.

[@lepperkin]

I have one from 1875! (Except lighter in coloration, with a black grip) It has been passed down through generations, now to me. Old guns are really cool, and it's awesome how they can still work just fine after all these years!

[@ollie9321]

that’s awesome.

[@therealsevengzz]

nice, been watching this man before i even owned a gun. your the best

[@amargosaranch7794]

I have #1274. It was made in 1873, but held back for civilian sales while Colt was focused on delivering several thousands to the U.S. Government. It was finally assembled and shipped To B. Kittridge & Co. December 28, 1875.

[@idkausername059]

"The greatest handgun ever made. The colt single action army 6 shots, enough to kill anything that moves."

[@Slane583]

As with you and your Single Action Colt .45 I'm the same way with vintage chainsaws. I don't look at them for being the big, clumsy, dangerous tools that they are. I see the beginning of where the chainsaw started and seeing a modern version just shows me how it evolved. Plus like with any vintage vehicle or machine they just have loads of character and style to them. :)

[@jerryw6699]

My oldest saws are a mac 33, probably 54 or 55 model yr. and an old jonsreds, I don't know the model no. but it's really old. I've got about 30 or so, what do you have?

[@Whitetailpursuer]

I usually don’t comment but I must say that colt is awesome! I to have a weakness for that type of firearm. Congratulations on being able to acquire yours. I absolutely love it.

[@hickok45]

I totally understand; you KNOW that I have the same "weakness." :-)

[@stevez340]

It’s truly amazing how little revolvers have changed over the past 150 years!!!

[@mky45lg]

I'm glad you finally brought that out and showed it off proper. It's a beauty, lots of History. That old revolver has seen some things no doubt.

[@crusiethmaximuss]

I love all the character of those single actions. Imagine if they could talk. The history of those wheelguns must be incredible.

[@terryschiller2625]

Mr Hickok 45 Sir you real set a awesome table! So much history on that table! Thank you and John for all your hard work!

[@kbjerke]

Favourite firearm, and favourite KZbin presenter!! Thanks!!

[@Sport--willow]

If the Ol' Colt could talk! What a story it could tell! I wonder how fast the man was at clearing the leather when necessary? Many stories have been past down about shortening the barrel for that extra inch of speed. The imagination is running wild just seeing the Ol girl and hearing her smokey voice. Thank you for sharing her with us.

[@NatedoGP]

Nothing cooler than black powder and a single action revolver!

[@daveweed2765]

Smells like sunshine too. When it comes to frontstuffers I really really hate the inline hysteria. Just something about the beauty, the smoke and the smell that's more elegant than mag dumping.

[@GencaySoykan]

"This is the greatest handgun ever made. The Colt Single Action Army. Six bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves."

[@kendoughty7309]

1874 , And Still Rockin'It! Thanks.

[@billbright1755]

Wild Bill Hickok on the prowl in back woods. Totin’ some old iron and making a smoke screen with black powder. “ wait for me Wild Bill “ Jingles,, Andy Devine.

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Very cool! I have got to get a single action army. Until then I’ll keep living vicariously

[@conradw9229]

I just got one too...1880. I'm not gonna shoot it but it would shoot. Old Colts are a significant part of our history. Thanks for the video.

[@ashmyblunt]

You got a real piece of history here. Most beautiful gun ever made

[@scaleworksRC]

Ancient, outdated, and obsolete.. but the smoke rolling off that pistol will always be a thing of beauty. What an icon.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Seeing the long script on the top of the barrel.a Very easy way to tell if it's the original Barrel. is by the barrel address font on the top of the barrel from 1873 to 1875 the address was in italics font. in 1876 they went to a more blocky font. the ejector Rod can tell you a lot as well. From 1873- 1875. The ejector housing takes a screw to hold it in from the front. but there's also a separate locating dowel. you should see two holes on the barrel with the ejector housing off. 1875- 1877 the ejector housing went to the normal style. where the front screw is also the locator pin. Experiences I've had with Colt letters. if it was a special order they usually say that they were special-ordered in a certain configuration. So it's likely the barrel was cut down and it was just a very good gunsmith who did it. using a lathe instead of hacksaw. Another reason I believe the barrel was cut down later is your front sight is the later style sight. The early ones were more rounded and the back was not squared off. But there's one thing I've learned about studying Colts. Never Say Never. they did a lot of crazy things and it's extremely hard to get all the real answers.

[@hickok45]

Thanks. I'll take a closer look at it. As I mentioned in the video, I got it at "barrel replacement" price, so I have no problems at all with knowing it's been modified. I already have the 1883 Cavalry model with the Kopec letter, so I was not looking for another out-of-the-box example on this one. It does appear the barrel modification was done long, long ago, so I'm sure a lot of different cowboys or whoever really enjoyed this Colt back in the 1800's.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

@@hickok45 its still very neat to see an early example. 1874 very few went to civilians. So its rare in that example. Also thanks for still shooting them.

[@iamatt]

While everyone watching their 401Ks melt away Hicocks investments keep going up. A gun is never worth nothin'

[@patbarrett2728]

Single action Colt. I could watch you ALLLLLLLL day showing one. Thank you,

[@mattberry4457]

i have one , not as nice as yours but a good shooter, made in 1876. i took it apart to clean and lube the inside. it was quite clean but i was surprised that the screws and main spring retained the original fire blue. that made my day.

[@commanderdorr2641]

Hey, this is not boring! My dad is a history nut and we just so happen to be in the west so this was interesting!

[@kerryc4556]

Thank you Hickok45 for your informative and enjoyable videos that allows me to forget about the bs that is our world today. I am a very senior citizen ( you can call me an old timer). I have guns that most people, including myself, were made before we were born. They still get it done. Love polymer guns but, give me some old school. My Glock 19 will be an antique some day.

[@BikeThrottleOfficial]

Careful with that thing! CNN said they go off without pulling the trigger!…

[@c00lguy226]

Hes a gun expert buddy

[@c00lguy226]

He know

[@TheTrueNorth11]

@@c00lguy226 It’s a joke about the actor guy.

[@c00lguy226]

@@TheTrueNorth11 ok

[@Frankie5Angels150]

They also sneak out and shoot people while we are asleep.

[@TopgunNando209]

Awesome video , just knowing billy the kid used to carry those type of guns is really cool

[@kbjerke]

At 3:45 - I just noticed... the *screws are all indexed!!!* Standard Manufacturing charges a premium for that feature!

[@patrickpearson1399]

Amazing it's that old, still functional, and pretty darn accurate! Wonder if one of any production pistols from today could do that in 148 years? Thanks for the video!!!!

[@audreyricci6383]

I don't think so.

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Hearing you walk down to shoot the desperado, my brain said 'in a few hundred yrs the survivors will come across a brass mine!!' Love that Colt!

[@piyo744]

This is the greatest handgun ever made. The Single Action Army. 6 bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves. Now I'll show you why they call me "Revolver"... Draw!

[@gzaoz55]

I love watching these videos with the sound of Marty Robbins

[@JohnDoesItAll]

My local gun shop had an old colt in the display case (not for sale) that was as well worn as yours. I was into cowboy action shooting at the time and wanted a colt clone but not shiny and new looking. I studied the old colt for years taking note of the wear areas, rust and polished areas typical with normal handling. I bought the pretty Uberti on a Friday, got it home and completely disassembled it. Gave it a quick dunk in phosphoric acid to bleach the metal and went to work on antiquing it. Brought it back to the gunshop Monday morning in the box and freaked out my buddy who sold it to me. After his blood pressure came back down he complimented my work and attention to detail. It's fooled a lot of "experts" to the point that I couldn't confess its true identity 😂. It even has four clicks like a colt. (It does say Cimmaron on top of the barrel.)

[@thefatman2780]

I GOT 3 OF THOSE FOR CHRISTMAS. THEN I WOKE UP. DAMN YOUNG GUNS & WILD TURKEY.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

You guys you guys !! Hey dog did you see the size of that chicken !!!!

[@unclebob870]

I just purchased a Winchester 1894 30-30 last week. Love the old firearms! Great video Godfather!

[@shelbylawson5130]

I have a antique 1894 version of a 30 30 but it's a daisy bb gun an it's a power house lol to b a toy

[@unclebob870]

@@shelbylawson5130 lol I use the same one as a display piece on an old roll top desk.

[@brucepennington8310]

Great looking gun I love seeing history like that and especially when it gets used

[@GuardianMB]

I love to watch your videos. You looks like exactly my grandpa, oh boy! And he loved weapons like you.

[@jeffreyottinger3165]

Legend firing a legend in a legendary cartridge. It’s a legendary video!!!!

[@kriztlumburt714]

Sweet pistol man! .45 Long Colt still in use in my house. Not as old ((not anywhere close)). All you’ll ever need is a Colt Peacemaker, and a short coach shotgun shooting double 12’s. It’s been effective since basically our Civil War and onwards. 💥💥

[@kriztlumburt714]

And the sound that Long Colt revolver makes

[@jamesquigley8628]

Blowing some stinky smoke there H 45. Smells great! Had and carried 5 pistols in the last five years, one wasn't a 45. Be Well.

[@jamesquigley8628]

@Amy Taylor Thanks. and you too.

[@jamesquigley8628]

@Amy Taylor Kansas City.

[@Brook2400]

Holy Cow! 6' 8"! Big drink of water! Great videos! Keep em rollin!

[@LtCmdrGordon]

I love the 4 3/4" barrel! Mine is that length, hmmm wonder who inspired me to buy one....

[@nightsintoenternity]

What I think is more wild is that gun has more or less stayed in the same geographic region for 150 years.

[@yourtubefool]

Oh man I love my country! 🇺🇸 A nice glimpse of history.

[@bevis226]

Love the single action colt 45. Can you do a guns of Clint Eastwood movies mini series? I'm watching all of the Clint Eastwood movies again for the billionth time. They never get old, no matter how many time ya watch them. I really miss sitting with my pap and watching GunSmoke and Bonanza and Wagon Train and Rawhide and The Rifleman and the colorized version of The Wild Wild West on paps big Floor model color TV. lol The Wild Wild West theme tune is stuck in my mind again. Life was so much simpler back before we got all of these new fangled electronic gizmos and all of these social media platforms and what not. I still have a land line and I'm not interested in social media. IMO quality of life is so much better that way.

[@hickok45]

Yes, I enjoy having the world at my fingertips, but society seemed to be MUCH better off in this country before we were all so "connected." If nothing else, it's increased the spread of idiocy exponentially. Yeah, I miss watching all those same shows with my dad. Even as late as the '80's, I recall that in the '80's that TNT would show a lot of Westerns. Now with all the channels we have, it's not too hard to find most of the good old Western movies and series.

[@robertmallery5725]

Hell make a hour long video i will still watch it. Very knowledgable entertaining fella

[@englishcowboy9155]

and that hat goes with the guns your useing, nice one mr Hickok

[@propgungoesboom2647]

The finish and condition of that colt is so attractive

[@TheBattlefieldHistorianTwitch]

Colt Single Action Army has been my favorite and also Classic revolver

[@jordcarter2359]

I visited a museum here in the UK recently (Leeds royal armouries, a great museum) and I learnt that Colt actually had a factory here in Britain. That blew my mind, when I think of Colt I think of cowboys and revolvers! Couldn't wrap my head around Colt having made firearms here. It didn't go into detail whether the Colts were sold here or shipped back to the USA. 🇬🇧🤠🇺🇸

[@gameragodzilla]

Revolvers were very popular in Europe as well, so it made sense for Colt to set up a shop there to better exploit that market.

[@muhammadnursyahmi9440]

@@gameragodzilla Ian from Forgotten Weapons did cover Colt Brevete revolvers.

[@amargosaranch7794]

You asked about front sights on the Coil SAA. The earliest were German silver, which quickly became steel. These were all silver soldered in place. A 0.100" wide woodruff key cutter left a half round slot in the barrel. The bottom of the sight was profiled to match, and soldered in place. The entire sight blade was kept above the bore.

[@diegobareno5820]

Hickok45 loading a 45, that's a good one.

[@mikebailey2119]

Love seeing these old guns!

[@fedfraud.protection.servic2557]

Sweet video. 7 1/2" was pretty long for a lot of folks to carry for personal protection. 4 3/4" much better suited to carry under the overcoat to go to the opera or take the buggy to a restaurant for supper. The 'Banker' and 'Storekeeper' had something like 3 1/2" or 4 1/4", I believe. Also, the 7 1/2" is a lot of barrel to draw out of the holster in a hurry in a gunfight.

[@bobbylunsford1212]

Looks like gold to me.Love it

[@piplup10203854]

I been loving seeing the revolvers get some love c: they really are beautiful and refreshing, each one has so much character. I love my modern firearms but there is something just as nice with these old revolvers, they're pretty.

[@roadkillanonymous4807]

What a beautiful piece

[@jonathanlangford4291]

“Six shots…more than enough to kill anything that moves.”

[@dam00k]

Great find! That’s a beautiful revolver.

[@shelbylawson5130]

Very nice gun ..I'm a cowboy guns person not so much on the glocks or other autos although they r all fun to shoot if u can get the ammo

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

What a beautiful peace of history! Thanks for sharing, sir. Appreciate it a lot. Greets from the Netherlands 🌷, T.

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

@Amy Taylor ; things are a little tense here in Europe, the Ukraine war and puti's fingers on the nuke buttons; but we have out sunblocks and we pray ;-) Thank you for asking, hope you're fine! Greets from the Netherlands 🌷, T.

[@billythekid-dr7rz]

Most beautyfull revolver ever if only the revolver could speak it would have told stories that no one heard before awesomee piece take care of it hickok🥰

[@dustinbishop9492]

I love your videos and I would not care if they were 35 or 40 minutes, everything is so interesting to me. keep up the good work, I'm a big supporter of you and the NRA

[@SLO-Ride]

I've a 1906 Bisley, in .32-20. According to the former owner, they played Cowboys and Indians as kids with it in the late 50's and early 60's....and it looked it. The broken internals and all screws were replaced with Peacemaker Specialties parts (why not, he's local!), and the stocks with Eagle hard rubber grips (all original parts were boxed and placed in the safe). It was my first effort at timing a SAA, and now I understand why 'smiths charge so much to do it! It still looks like it was abused by a bunch of kids, but that's part of it's story I don't want to cover with new plating (originally nickeled). For some reason, the bore was spared any damage, and remained bright and sharp. It's a great shooter, keeping most loads within 2" at 25yds despite the horrible "sights" on a gun built for target shooting!

[@vehdynam]

Beautiful example of a time gone by. Thanks for the video ......and the history lesson.

[@Justsomething91]

Been watching your videos since 8 and found you through your Revolver Love video and I’m finally going to buy my own revolver with my personal money tomorrow, can’t wait

[@thomasallen4340]

Love the sound of the classic colt 45s

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

I can't believe you talking about the short barrel but I have seen you wak the gong with itty-bitty handguns. Love your videos. nice rifles lying there . the 1873 trio.

[@dga223]

700 likes in 30 mins. The power of good content and host 👍🏼

[@johnzajac9849]

The firearm was made two years before the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

[@michaelgray1733]

Wow that’s a beautiful piece of history

[@testvideosMUSIC]

I really want to have one of these! Such an amazing revolver!

[@steveb6103]

Loose a lot with the shorter barrel and black powder. Nice find

[@mremad8056]

Amazing video Be safe Thanks for sharing this beautiful video my dear friend 💗🌷🌹🔔

[@jsteelbird1554]

I love how he wears the cowboy hat for the whole ensemble.

[@lobo4462]

Love this channel!

[@kathconserv]

This is the best channel ever.

[@comiketiger]

Another enjoyable, great video. Thanks for sharing my friend. God bless all here.

[@3ducs]

Poors like me must make do with Italian replicas of your Colt, but I keep one next to my recliner at all times. I have an 1873 Winchester in sight, a rolling block at arm's reach, various Sharps and trapdoors in sight. That era has a strong draw to me.

[@STEVEARABIA1]

Very cool. Do you have to use black powder in replicas? Or will they take modern ammo?

[@3ducs]

@@STEVEARABIA1 The replicas can use modern ammo. Though I do have a good stock of 45-70 loaded with Pyrodex.

[@jeffreyelliott622]

I know I want a new Winchester 73 in 45Colt so bad to go with my Colt .45SAA 3rd gen. Bob Munden gun and also a new coach gun 12ga. as well someday !!!!

[@3ducs]

@@jeffreyelliott622 I found a used one in excellent condition in a local shop last year, paid $1,000, very nice rifle, compares very well to my original in 38 WCF.

[@Elvis68spec]

WOW, Hickok! What a great find!

[@josephalvarez6115]

That gun is a real beauty

[@trannusaran6164]

"To the town of Agua Fria, rode a stranger one fine day"

[@THEFILMED2008]

“Hardly spoke to folks around him, didn’t have too much to say”

[@ScoutTF2]

that crossed bandage you got hickok what happened? some gun stunt went wrong? you're a legend ma men

[@piercebuckley7699]

0:08 one might even say: “Pretty good”

[@ctsmith9225]

Hey Federal i need some Fusion 10mm ammo 😝 love this video Hickok i always wanted to get into a SA revolves i mostly shoot the double action ones i found some 10mm federal fusion!!!!!

[@msticks3672]

I love history and holding old things and wondering where they may have been and who might have held them. As a coin collector I have US coins over 200 years old and when I hold them I wish they could talk and let me know their story. I don't have any old guns (well my grandfather's 12 ga double but I know it's story) but the same thing that applies to old coins and paper money elicit the same sense of history. Thanks for a neat presentation on your 1874 Colt. I'll think of it when I look at my 1874 double eagle $20 gold piece!

[@Dabbo_007]

My favorite version. The five inch barrels just look much better in my opinion when there flush with the push rod

[@edwardhenderson1841]

The original 45 Colt bullets were made of copper thank you for the knowledge

[@txoilfield]

I load my own black powder rounds for the .45 Colt. Try the Pyrodex 30 grain pellets with a 255 grain flat point cast boolit. Gotta clean it completely when finished!

[@txoilfield]

@Amy Taylor Absolutely! And you as well!!!

[@txoilfield]

@Amy Taylor (Tips hat) Texas, of course!

[@billbright1755]

The troopers at the Little Big Horn also called Vally of the Greasy Grass were equipped with the trap door Springfield in 45/70 chambering. The copper cases of that rifle were prone to getting surfaces ambergris from elements and packaging. This could result in after the firing ( single shot design ) the extractor could tear through soft copper rim leaving the firearm ineffective until the chamber was cleared by pocket knife or similar tool. In heat of battle not ideal situation for horse soldiers. Could resort to side arm of issued Colt single action army which was effective but generally considered a closer range weapon. Under stress of battle reloading could be prone to fumbling with rounds. “ make all speed, big village, bring packs, be quick “ General Custer’s last known written dispatch to following supply units. The native peoples had decided that the broken promises and seeing their way of life evaporating was enough. We stand here today. “ brave hearts to the front, women and kids run, it is a good day to die “.