Armed in 1883

Three great choices: Colt Single Action Army in .45 Colt, 1873 Winchester in .44-40, and 12 Gauge double barrel shotgun.
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[@hickok45]

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[@shinygoblin4503]

and he blesses us with more "educational" content :)

[@paulhunt4690]

Are you close to I-24? Thought I heard my truck!

[@David-rc8hp]

Can you guys do one armed in 1987 ???

[@tungastudio58]

Hey hickok, we really wonder who you are, can you make a video about yourself?

[@PRIMAL_HUNTER1988]

IS TIME TO STOP XD

[@JonNo86]

On the topic of Yellowstone, Kevin Costner said in an interview that the Winchester that he carries and uses on the show is actually his Father's gun that was handed down to him! I'm not sure how old it actually is, but he did say he got in trouble at school for trying to take it to show and tell! He said it still has some scratches on the butt stock from when he dragged it down the street on the way to school. Loved this video, I really love to see the original firearms with the original black powder.

[@lawsonharper9166]

Which interview was that?

[@RickyFilms3]

I also inherited my Fathers winchester 94, shoots like a dream and will be handed down someday to my kid

[@smokinbutts2]

I have my father’s pre 64 Winchester 30-30 made in 1963 and his 1927 Lefever Nitro Special 16ga double barrel.

[@charlescollins9413]

@@smokinbutts2 I’ve got my great grandfathers lefever nitro .410 double barrel

[@Boxmediaphile]

Just don't get gun tips from Alec Baldwin

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

You had this many guns in 1883?!? Wow, you were one lucky kid!! 😜

[@stiltskino4009]

Underrated

[@thegreenpinguin6871]

He wasn’t a kid back then, he already had a son at that time

[@darrengarcia4937]

@@thegreenpinguin6871 he only spawns clones of himself.

[@Joshua_N-A]

Must be rich if that's the amount of guns a person had that time.

[@terryschiller2625]

The family that donated the 1873winchester I believe made a excellent choice. Knowing your love and care Mr Hickok 45 Sir of guns. When it gets passed on to John I know he will care for it well also,and something tells me when it's your grandson Davies turn to care for it will also get a good home. That gentleman's legacy with his Winchester will go on for ever! Awesome

[@hickok45]

Thanks. With my already enviable gun collection, I can't say I really deserve to be gifted a valuable firearm like this, but DO know that nobody will appreciate and enjoy it any more than I will.

[@timmcspillywhop1234]

@@hickok45 how big is your collection, exactly?

[@Bfreeman189]

@@timmcspillywhop1234 all of them.

[@ObliviousOneGaming]

"Checking my handy pocketwatch...Yep. It's time to OBLITERATE SOMETHING." Really need to put together a compilation of these amazing hickok quotes

[@iowa_lot_to_travel9471]

Time to obliterate something. Starts by smoking some pot. 😅😅

[@jamietheshaymin9290]

The year is 1887, and I have a shotgun. Haha let me show you

[@Crypto907]

I’ve been watching your videos since I was 6 years old now I’m almost 17 you taught me so much about firearms I absolutely love your videos. Much love ❤️

[@hickok45]

Thanks. That has been our mission in life, to indoctrinate six-year-olds around the world!!! :-) Glad it worked on you.

[@BigDonKedick]

@@hickok45 🤣 You young whippersnapper!! Have always loved your dry sense of humor.

[@caiden-_-]

@@hickok45 have you made a video on a musket?

[@addmeperson3986]

@@caiden-_- he has made several

[@zeballgood571]

Absolutely a great idea. I love the old guns that my wife’s dad has. Her great grandpa used to trade guns for moonshine here in Oklahoma. So we are blessed to hear all the stories that her dad tells.

[@kenycharles8600]

My father was raised by Stilwell. Born right after statehood. He had some stories. He would run moonshine to Missouri by horseback when he was young. He said it paid better than splitting rails and hauling them out of the woods with horses.

[@zeballgood571]

@@kenycharles8600 I was born and raised in Stilwell lol I have lots of family still there.

[@ryanv1279]

Called ur father in law fyi

[@hananekhadraoui]

You meant your father In law or idk

[@BallietBran]

Much love Hickok 45. As a 25 year old, I've been following you for over 10 years now! 💜💪

[@JoelMMcKinney]

Hell yeahaw brashj

[@VILEPAINTS]

Dude same! Proud to say his review of a lil five-seven pistol made me get it as my first firearm ✊🏼

[@jarrettdurgin6533]

Same dude. Now I have a 72 gun safe packed full.

[@Choco____1]

This is the badass old guy in zombie movies who lives alone and is always armed to the teeth.

[@jacobdzik6238]

God Bless him.

[@paulfaggart3423]

Lol you know he was in a zombie movie, right?

[@adonailr9667]

@@paulfaggart3423 which one?

[@paulfaggart3423]

@@adonailr9667 Strain 100. Low budget, but he, Matt from demo ranch, and Alex Zedra had a small part in it.

[@chrisp7236]

In 100 years someone is going to be metal detecting those hills and say “WTF!?!?!”

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

Hey Hickok I have been working on testing the safety notch on the Colt Single Action Army. From originals to Modern replicas. Using CAD I did destructive testing. I learned that it takes anywhere between 850 to almost 1000 ft lbs to cause a failure. that is a conservative number. being that we modeled a fairly low grade steel, that wasn't even hardened. In the past I have found that the CAD programs are within 3 to 5% of real life. the weak link is the trigger pin/ screw. It's the most common failure point. While going threw all the military testing documents. It showed there was no failure of the safety notch. The only failure they had relating, was a half cock notch broke. but it was listed as a clear and obvious manufacturing defect. Also the story of the man putting his saddle on and the stirrup hitting his hammer. We discovered that he had the hammer resting on the primer. It was not in the safety notch. I'm still looking for any record of a failure of the safety notch. I haven't found any yet. I will continue to carry five and always advise other people to do so. you can never be too safe. Thought you might find this interesting.

[@scottmacdowall527]

Doc: “Wyatt Earp is my friend.” Turkey Creek Jack: “Hell, I got lots of friends.” Doc: “I don’t.”

[@jasonhonan8215]

Love that movie, and that scene in particular

[@charlesrobertson1632]

GOD BLESS Hickok45! Thanks for all the fantastic videos over the years that you & John have done.

[@Steve.Cutler]

I love this themed idea, you should do more of this!

[@TeamBuffaloOutdoors]

Great show. But last episode they mistimed a shot on the horses

[@blood4708]

He had done a lot of other periods

[@gfin4576]

Been doin it for years

[@Caedo9110]

He has been doing “Armed in [insert year that is somehow significant for the evolution of guns]” videos for a long time. They’re all really good.

[@JoelMMcKinney]

You must be new here. Check the backlog brahj

[@ridiculousfishr9812]

My 13 year old son loves Hickok45. He discovered him before I was even aware of him. That makes me one proud dad.

[@jeezychreezy1]

I see a lever action i come running 🏃‍♂️

[@duggydo]

Sam Elliott is a great actor. One of the best.

[@JLC87420]

😂😂😂

[@madams117]

I've always wanted a Colt SAA. I've always loved the way they look and how they sound when manipulating the hammer. Thanks for the video! Keep em coming!

[@snipercacelite9263]

Like from brazil Nice

[@raekwon1996]

Do a armed in 1996 it’s the year I was born 😎

[@MegaHellstrike]

I love these kinds of videos about the guns of the 1800s, the game Hunt Showdown gave me a huge appreciation for these kinds of weapons. Watched your video on some of the single shot rifles of the time, I still think that the trapdoor and falling block mechanism rifles have something incredibly satisfying about them.

[@essolatem5764]

i was legit looking for a hunt showdown comment down here x)

[@twixer6750]

As always very nice video!❤️

[@yuthpeppa3021]

Hickok: Walks into convenience store 2 liters: Shake in terror

[@kevinshumway2876]

0:23 and how ‘bout a two li…💥💥💥💥💥

[@mowilderness8505]

And how about a cowboy. Yeah! Mr Cowboy, I don't like you! 💥 💥 💥 💥 💥

[@athos1029]

I know Winchester's widow wouldn't allow the factory to chamber the rifles in .45 Colt, but do you know of any instances where a gunsmith might have done it privately? I seems like a practical thing to do if possible rather than carry separate calibers for my Rifle and Pistol. I know a lot of cowboys carried 44-40 chambered Colts for convenience. I was just wondering if it ever went the other way.

[@gotsloco1810]

You need to check out a recent video by dualist1954 on why the 45 colt was not used in rifles

[@nickkeresey2777]

I'm glad to see that Hickok is still making videos 👍👍

[@thepennsylvanian9280]

I'm ten sec in and this may be my favorite video!!!

[@colt6920]

I have been watching 1883 since the beginning. Great series. Almost as good as your videos. You knowledge of history and weapons handling expertise are second to none. Love watching your vids. I understand cleaning of weapons after shooting old weapons with "old timee" ammunition can be a little difficult to maintain your weapons. I love watching your vids. Keep it up Old Man. No disrespect on that. We used to call our CO "old man" when I was in the military.

[@lovethehuntOutdoors]

I love the old guns like this, I own a replica 1873 Colt in 357 Magnum it's my favorite pistol. But it's not black powder of course. 😂

[@Threewolfs-]

Me I would carry what I do know, a couple Remington 1875, my short barrel (16”) 1892 and my Marlin 1895CB in 45-70, almost forgot my 1887 lever action shotgun. Guess I’ld need my time machine since three of my four are after 1883 😜. 👍🏼🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠

[@myleswilliams1835]

Best way to be armed! I would say that this would be just fine today as well. Thanks for the video.

[@jaydunbar7538]

I’ve got modern versions of all of them, no black powder for me tho I don’t like to spend more time cleaning then shooting.

[@myleswilliams1835]

@@jaydunbar7538 understand, but all I shoot is blackpowder. It is about all I know.

[@TheWabbit]

I love this series! I seen the rifle when you first introduced it to us. Father and Son must of really enjoyed your content to pass this along to you and your son. It says a lot, you're a national treasure.

[@rickobrien4025]

Just imagine trying to re-load that Colt Army while defending yourself at the Little Bighorn .

[@bi0hazard921]

I love the amount of effort he goes though to do his videos. It’s so wholesome!

[@lisarak8639]

Sir you are a gentleman,, love your channel, my GOD keep you in his sight. May you be well.

[@aaronwalker1347]

Beautiful weapons! Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@keircampbell9374]

It’s so nice to see this channel succeed. KZbin has changed in many ways, sincere honest to goodness content cantered around education on a given topic has largely fallen away to catchy shorts and silly streaming channels. This channel is proof people still want and always will want good fun content made by passionate creators. God bless y’all

[@msticks3672]

"1883" is an excellent series and I thoroughly enjoyed your 1883 shooting presentation. My choices would have been the S&W Scholfield for a pistol and a Henry Rifle for my long gun. Can't beat a short barreled 12 ga regardless of the make. Why the Scholfield - easier to load fast since it is a top break and throws all six (or five) empties at once and you can quickly load it. That speed could come in handy in 1883. Also I like the Henry's tube feed better than the Winchester's loading gate. Personal preference as you said.

[@sierrabravo7368]

Does the Henry rifle have a side loading gate? That's why I would prefer a Winchester 73 (which is also a good movie)

[@christophersilsby7829]

I have a Springfield Trap Door Rifle that was formerly owned by my Father. It looks like a someone made it into single shot shotgun,. I played with it, when I was a kid, and broke the firing pin. I have since had it replaced, but the spring is also broke up. It now is a smooth bore,.410 that will never be used again.

[@madams117]

My dad has two Springfield trap door rifles in 45-70. I love shooting them!

[@rkirschner7175]

Love my stainless old army. Purchased new in 1980 along with Browning 22 auto. Year I graduated high school. First guns I bought. Still have them. Ruger has one off aluminum and brass shoulder stock my late brother fabricated. ❤🙏😿

[@jasondiaz7435]

How long does it take to clean all of your guns? 1 week, 0r 2? maybe 3 months?

[@jacobdzik6238]

Maybe a year

[@stanislasblanchard4781]

Youre Channel is great hickok45 ! You are my mentor. I start the shooting before I see youre video. A french shooter

[@unclegoose3864]

When i picture what a gun would look like in my head i would see those types of guns.

[@williamdougie6213]

I think 1911 or ar15

[@rdbrnr86gt]

Wonderful. I love seeing these, well over 100 years old and they still work perfectly. They may not look perfect, but they've been around and have their own story to tell. As for the black powder....yeah. That stuff is dirty, but it sure is fun to shoot. It's a whole different experience from modern stuff. The first time I tried it, I was hooked. The smoke, the smell, the sound and so on.

[@Night-Jester]

Black powder makes me feel better about missing I miss the miss. Love the theme and outfit.

[@josephwintrich7294]

Automatic firearms for sporting are cool UNTIL we must pick up all of the spent casings. 🤪 Then they begin to lose their appeal.

[@gotsloco1810]

A revolver operator in the making….. thanks I will just drop the empties in the box to begin with. Or switch to a muzzle loader nothing to pick up

[@jaycousland9835]

When the 1847 Walker came out,it cost $24, about 3 months pay. Now we can buy one for around $420, 1-4 days pay for many .

[@sthebookworm]

And I am watching this in Ithica NY where that ol 12 Gauge was made.

[@ZachLagrandeur]

Hickok45: "Yeah, Mr. Cowboy, I don't like you." Mr. Cowboy: 👁👄👁

[@joshuareinerio3496]

Can’t wait for Armed in 10,000 BC:”let’s see if this flint spear can hit the gong”

[@muaar]

What were shotgun shells (the plastic part) made of back then?

[@JD_Spencer]

I'm jealous....revolvers of any kind have never been my thing but I could hear the quality when it clicked as you were loading...suddenly I can understand what others see in them.

[@mikebussart2575]

Just think that revolver was made in 1883-1883, just imagine the history, the stories the people that have touched that gun and the people that gun have touched. How amazing!

[@Allen338LM]

That's still an amazing story on how that rifle ended up in your hands it is a sad story but still an amazing story Angel shows you how much your viewers actually care about you as a person we love your content and always enjoy hearing what you have to say

[@bltoth1955]

With all that brass on the ground it sounded like you were wearing Spurs.

[@millcreekrange]

Since you now have the rifle in 44wcf, you’ll now have to find you a Colt pistol in 44wcf. Gotta have a match.

[@cliffcasper5158]

I have enjoyed your videos. As your a gentle kind well informed gentleman. Hope your health is well . From alberta Canada. Cheers 🍻

[@whodat3750]

Curious about the old brass shotgun shells. Were they reloaded, or purchased and disposed of like modern shells?

[@tyler1768]

Reloaded and discarded depending upon person just like today brass shells are actually easily reloaded

[@peterdiebel7372]

Mr Hicock you are the firearms guru/ master. Also one hell of a good shot. Thank you for all your wonderful information and shootin ! Cheers from Canada

[@enigmathegrayman2953]

Wow, 1883 was no joke with the firearms!

[@Hiflier35thCAG]

A lot of men lost their lives to the guns of that time... nothing to sneeze at.

[@alexdenton6586]

This is the first time I've seen a cowboy from 1883 wearing earplugs to protect his ears He was ahead of his time

[@johnmurphy6475]

I can’t take Hickok45 seriously in that outfit lol 😂

[@rogerbutchbouchard8019]

Any idea Mr. Hickok 45 what these 3 guns would have sold for around 1883?

[@maluco132]

If Hickok were to be a sheriff back in the day, He would have run out of bad guys to shoot. Love this man

[@jesmitty7367]

Loved the show, pard. Reminds me of my granddad and my papa, I've kept it all in my safe and in my heart. Thanks again.

[@rogerehinger6694]

Love the fragrance of black powder, stand as close down wind as my ears can bear.

[@jackstevens3134]

I'm in Kentucky Clay county little creek called Buzzard great job Hickok

[@calangorex8296]

Black powder is beautiful. Its smoke, its smell, the tongue of fire when shooting at night. I used this gunpowder a lot when hunting in MT.

[@kirkcrupi1615]

This guys shooting skill comes from shooting every week for 50 years he is a gifted shooter but most of his skill comes from persistence. So don't say "I shouldn't go to the range I'm not born a good shooter like hickock 45" you must be persistent and not take 1 month shooting breaks all the time

[@DragosdeGothia]

This really made my day mate, you're such an awesome fella! Much love from a western Australian fan.

[@bobby3849]

Thank you very much. You have the best videos on yt. 🙏🙏👏👏👍👍❤️

[@Ohnyet]

Love the smell of black powder in the morning!

[@jacobdzik6238]

+

[@michaelcapote2185]

Smells like victory

[@franka9760]

Could you give more information about the double-barrel shotgun? 12-gauge from 1902, but what make and model?

[@hickok45]

We have at least one video on it. It's an Ithaca.

[@franka9760]

@@hickok45 Thanks for the info. I watched your video, hugely informative!

[@strikem1241]

That is the gold years that are coming back with gold backed currency

[@tmcorey1]

Are you using buckshot or birdshot in the 12? What shot number? Thanks. (Love the videos).

[@michaelcapote2185]

Had to be birdshot from the way that 2L was leaking. Buckshot would have "Oblirated" that sucker. Lol

[@hickok45]

Birdshot. 8 shot, I think.

[@tmcorey1]

@@hickok45 thank you!

[@ronmartblog]

Freaking LOVE ❤️ this 👍🏻🙌🏻

[@timshelley8635]

Great video! Thanks for the history lesson Sir! I wondered if you had seen the series 1883.

[@scottscheuerman6170]

Very nice video these kind of firearm are some of my most favorite ones to see it makes me want to shoot but I have to wait for a while to shoot a rifle or shotgun because I had neck surgery 2 months ago and I’m trying to recover

[@vanillagorilla6845]

I would have went with the smith and Wesson model 3, or the French MAS 1873. With the Winchester 1873, and the spencer 1882 shotgun. And a big old knife

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

Best part of these history hunks is watching them shoot. Thanks for letting us see them work.

[@cole4537]

For people looking for good westerns, give justified a chance. I promise it won’t disappoint you.

[@ericvassilaros1119]

Probably my favorite series of all time

[@biggerbehindthetrigger2814]

What year was that Colt made? That is wonderful that you are still shooting it. That old hog leg can shoot well. Happy Safe Shooting there Tex.

[@3ducs]

Watch again, and listen, '45 tells us what year it was made.

[@bryanjason_]

This guy is the Hank Hill of guns

[@Jcarlwill]

You are my 2nd dad. I love and cherish every video you and your son put out. ❤️ 🔥 🔫 🔫 I want Both of you two to know y'all are very blessed. Keep your sights aligned and stay straight shooters 💯

[@luissantiago5163]

Hells yes. So awesome already

[@maxpinson5002]

Most all the people in the region my ancestors came up in had maybe one single shot break open hammer shotgun. Up until fairly recently ( when I was smaller and younger) the dry goods store sold ammunition by the piece. I guess the wealthy people bought a whole box at once Thanks for the video

[@Stargazer80able]

140 years after, most people live in countrys that dont allow you to be more "quick and agile". Long range wise though, it is a free for all. When I educate people, they say, everybody were more attuned to the govt back then and could be trusted I say, no- they were "attuned" to themselves and trusted by the govt.

[@Kattbirb]

Oh, Hickok, you always seem to know what I have in mind. I've been looking at some Cowboy Action gear.

[@alvarogamarra2194]

Arthur morgan has serious reloading super powers!

[@danielkraemer5744]

i wonder what hickoks deadeye sounds like

[@nikos8354]

Love the Jimmy Lile Bowie Knife. I've had the pleasure of meeting him several times when he was alive and making knives.

[@boblabella1671]

Enjoy the wide coverage of shooting subjects and some of the history associated. Enjoy watching and learning by watching your videos. Bet you were an informative and popular teacher of students in your day. Teaching a great, noble and important occupation. I pray somehow our nation can restore for the benefit of our children and future.... the kind of teaching that you provide. Always interesting and informative.

[@kamranziyaftoglu763]

Revolver fast Stalone best character Barni Ross

[@gunnutmike]

Excellent video, as always. That Ithica was made the year my Dad was born. Do you still load your own black powder loads? If so, where do you get your data?

[@spxzz._envy]

Where do you get your old coins ?I've been wanting to get a coin from 1879

[@PITUF.0]

Once the black powder went off, I was hooked

[@KyudoKun]

Been watching this Granddad's contents since 2012, and up until now he's still going strong, he love what he's doing. I wonder what his age now. It seems that he stop ageing since he start his career as a KZbinr.

[@Bfreeman189]

He's 71 according to google.

[@spicynachodoritos]

I have no doubt Hickok was armed in 1883

[@Mustang6971]

I’d love to see a armed in 1943 as a American military troop.

[@starpuss]

*Nothing better then an Antique!!!* Love the Colt SAA!! I still remember I think the first video of your i Subbed to was of course the 45 Colt SAA LOL!!

[@Belznis]

Great video, the historic ones are the most interesting, most of the time. But get out a kris vector or some weird ass shotgun and you got my interest again :D