Mud Test: 1876 Winchester

In this mud test we torture a reproduction (Uberti) 1876 Winchester lever action rifle chambered in 45-60. We proposed that this should have been a rifle considered for combat service in our What If Lever Gun Series of videos, so with that in mind, let's find out how it can weather the harshest of all InRange endeavors: our mud.
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[@Deltaguy447]

The lack of wheelbarrow clearly nullifies this test.

[@RalphReagan]

lol, snort

[@1804unclesam]

I laughed harder than I should have at this

[@DonHaussettler]

Pretty sure Ian is speaking through a Stormtrooper helmet.

[@thegurem]

Why are you shooting lefthanded? Is ian slowly corrupting you?

[@ADRay1999]

Maybe if you guys get a chance, why not do a mud test on a Krag Jørgensen carbine and a mud test on a Springfield trapdoor rifle, to see what it would have been like for the soldiers that carried these two types of rifles during the Spanish-American war We already know about the Winchester 1895 (but not many soldiers were armed with them) so I think it would be cool to see how both of these weapons would handle in the mud.

[@dalecurtis9963]

Plenty of bubba fucked ones that arent really salvable

[@zestamaster]

@I Twine the other day i found a sporterized krag at a pawn shop. Had stickers of ducks on it, and a springfield hunting stock stuffed on it. That to say, i dont think it will matter too much, given what fudds will do.

[@RalphReagan]

Owning a trapdoor I don't think mud would mess it up at all

[@bloodlove93]

It you feel confident maybe send it to ian and Carl to text it for all of us.

[@bloodlove93]

Test not text,damn autocorrect

[@moosefat100]

One shake. Everybody knows the rules

[@b.c.102]

Two shakes and you're- wait no!

[@MrDmitriRavenoff]

Shake it once, that's fine. Shake it twice, that's okay. Shake it three times, your just playing with it. ;)

[@NvrchFotia]

Mr. Dmitri Ravenoff I’d rather have someone think I’m beating my dick than get piss in my underwear.

[@bigdiccmarty9335]

@@NvrchFotia Facts

[@dimscrawl4910]

This made my stomach hurt to watch. That poor rifle took it like a champ.

[@MrSnowmandeath]

When he left the dust cover open ugh. that hurt.

[@dragonstormdipro1013]

Well thankfully a reproduction

[@an_ordinary_goose]

I think they were hurting too having to potentially ruin a fine model of a rifle

[@JoeyJoJoJoestarJuniorShabadoo]

Just a Uberti repro though, so I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

[@skyflier8955]

When can we see a mud test of Ian’s Chauchat?

[@openmythirdeye]

Let see if it handle a slight wind before mud

[@sharkfinbite]

That is too precious to do. Not many people in the U.S. I think still have them

[@skyflier8955]

sharkfinbite not only that, but the Chauchat is infamous for it’s unreliability, and you can figure out this is meant to be a joke

[@BillBodrero]

LMBO

[@EdwardZhou_TJOL56]

Comments are still enabled? Party while we can!

[@Devin_Stromgren]

I did not expect her to function when you mudded it with the cover open. Truly surprising results.

[@545x39Rat]

We need more Old West Vignette

[@patfilice]

How long did it take to clean it out after the mud test

[@rowdyzack5914]

Firearms for MUDBATTLE 2000: 1) 1876 Winchest 2) Luger Pistol 3) AR-15

[@yangcheng-jyun8542]

You forgot Winchester 1895

[@Markosinkpen117]

Also the Arisaka Type 38, it actually functioned well for a bolt action rifle with the few problems only solved by finger cleaning the locking lugs under the gas ports and realiable dist cover. The Emperor protects.

[@ethanjohnson2548]

I think a pump-action shotgun would be interesting. 870 vs 500 vs 37 maybe?

[@lunarpking]

Hell, do the whole run of the popular shotguns, 97 and 12 as well.

[@ethanjohnson2548]

@@lunarpking I didn't even think of those. Maybe a Remington 10? The '97 would be a real interesting one.

[@lunarpking]

Isn't a Remington model 10 basically a more complex Ithaca 37? I'm mixed on if the 97 would do well, two open ports with a huge opening in the back plus an exposed firing pin striker like on a revolver sounds like bad news. The only saving grace I could think of is the bolt flinging mud away from the action, just to bring it in when it goes forward. Now I'm tempted to try this with my Norinco 97 but that thing is a bitch to take apart and clean.

[@scottwatrous]

When he was cycling the action at the end there that was my thought too: how do the shotguns handle ye olde Arizonian muck?

[@noneyabusiness3253]

Ethan Johnson I have a feeling they would do poorly but I’d love to see it

[@otterman3246]

Why no wheel barrow? Disappointed

[@zachsorenson1382]

I am curious I think it makes it easier to got at the mud and one less thing to clean

[@otterman3246]

zach sorenson WE NEED THE WHEEL BARREL

[@otterman3246]

GunFun ZS happy? I fixed it

[@Observer31]

@@GunFunZS it's funny because it's true!

[@kl3847]

I don't care if it's overkill we need the huge frickin wheelbarrow of mud.

[@Redchrome1]

Thanks for continuing the "what if?" lever gun series, please make a playlist for it so I can be sure I'm not missing anything! This is my favorite series of yours.

[@maskedhobo]

Very nice video you guys. Love the mud tests.

[@charlescomly1]

Love watching these mud tests, I was looking the other day for a mud test on the 1903 Springfield but saw you haven't done one. I hope to see you do one soon some day, thanks for all your efforts.

[@TheFlicky0069]

I’m deeply saddened by the lack of wheel barrow in this video. That was the most reliable thing in the series.

[@atrocitusofryutt8410]

This guy is doing the brave work. Getting expensive replicas dirty so we don’t have to on a test that none of us would.

[@MrHalonoob117]

Just in case the comments do end up getting disabled, I just want to say I really appreciate you guys making these videos! I love watching them for entertainment purposes and for educational purposes!

[@versal339]

Great job guys. Of all your mud tests that on hurt the most

[@wedge259]

I think I need a "bucket of remediation" at home. Whenever my wife and I get in an argument I can dump it over her head and say "You've been remediated!"

[@MarikHavair]

Good luck...

[@mazkact]

Don't, just don't.

[@CapitanAP]

" - I think we've got some mud in there.. - Yup.." Ian and Karl, 2019

[@Aaron_Jensen]

I've been yearning for another mud test, so seeing this uploaded is a wonderful sight. Great content as always Karl and Ian.

[@zacharythomasfreeman]

I would love to see a mud test of the FN P90 because it's so unique.

[@FluffRat]

Have they done any direct blowback actions before? I can't recall any. Would the PS90 present any special risks due to the bullpup layout?

[@zacharythomasfreeman]

@@FluffRat I'm not sure, and because of its super unique magazine feeding design I am super curious as to how it would hold up.

[@MandalorV7]

And they have to do some spoof of Star Gate.

[@blex5579]

cheers guys- love your channel- both you guys are really down to earth and i learn a ton alongside watching your videos...from germany.

[@brettsims931]

I'm very impressed by the function. I want one! Or 3! You both do very informative and insightful tutorials... Great work fellas!

[@Akeris91]

im surprised you guys dont have a standard amount of remediation water for these tests, maybe a canteens worth as most soldiers thought most eras would carry on them and be able to apply to a weapon in the field if needed

[@BicyclesMayUseFullLane]

To be fair, it was never meant to be scientific. There are so many variables that are uncontrolled in the "test" that it can really only be used as sort of preliminary examination.

[@shadow3z1]

I agree a canteen should be used for remedial water application as every soldiers has one.

[@MandalorV7]

When out of water a soldier could pee on the gun. Hey if it cleans the gun out why not...

[@greencreekranch]

Standard amount is the bucket. It should be 4l if im not mistaken

[@mausercal65]

Absolutely loved this video , I love most all firearms but the old lever actions are by far my favorites.

[@GOBRAGH2]

This is impressive! Keep creating videos for this kind of content!

[@Smasher-Devourer]

The Austrian shovel company must be a sponsor because it always gets an honorable mention in every mud test.

[@Ian_Bungy]

My eyes lit up and I squealed with joy at the sight of a new mud test

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Dismounted cavalry could fight in the rain! Thanks for explaining a great design and showcasing a fine modern reproduction. You guys do good work. Alas, I am a PayPal guy.

[@johnyricco1220]

How about mud test a Vetterli? A bolt action with King’s gate and cartridge lifters.

[@benjaminpierce911]

Love the embroidered smocks!

[@biohazard3remake862]

Love these mud tests. People usually get so salty when their favorite rifle gets the good old InRange mud test.

[@jeffreyleftovers]

These tests are the best and are very entertaining. I think it could be cool to see how the beretta 92FS/M9 would fair. It has that huge open slide but it also has a reputation and track record of reliability.

[@thegunpenguin]

This is awesome! Though my favorite InRange videos are things like the Underground Railroad series and the Old West Vignettes, a good old-fashioned mud test makes any Friday better.

[@NolanKiper]

Excellent video gentlemen.

[@Leverguns50]

That was a very brutal test, but it come out looking pretty good, i’m glad you’re doing it not me

[@mildphil]

IDK why but the little "ok" from Ian @ 4:16 makes me chuckle

[@mycrappyplaylists]

Watching the mud poured on I was filled with sadness.

[@hessex1899]

I know it's just an Uberti but this kind of hits me right in the feels. I think it would be really interesting to see a side by side comparison of nitro and BP cartridges and compare POI at various ranges and document any reliability issues with BP (F2F from fouling, etc).

[@radical026]

How did I miss this mud test? I even clicked the bell icon before and it still got pushed out of my feed at the time

[@silentbob267]

It would be really interesting to see some pump action shot guns go through this test. Like the 870 and 590A-1 for example to see how they hold up.

[@DavidMiller-wf5cc]

It truly hurts to see you guys do these tests

[@jasonjohnson6938]

Admirable

[@openpeace1174]

Cool stuff.thank you

[@churchowl3052]

Perhaps there could be a mud test with a straight pull in the future?

[@tynado1173]

Very impressive

[@bigretardhalo]

Thank you Karl and Ian for doing this to a beautiful gun so we don’t have to

[@1SaG]

2:06 "I can't believe I'm doing this either..." Universal motto for all of these tests, but especially true for those beautiful lever-guns.

[@werre2]

awesome rifle

[@GUNTHER-lx6vu]

Damn that's awesome I didn't expect for it to do so well

[@sylum3]

When he poured that mud in there, a little tear ran down my face

[@WellDressedCaveman]

That really is a bad ass gun! I had a Henry, that I had to sell during the housing collapse. I've missed it ever since!

[@45obiwan]

I carried a 30-30 in my saddle scabbard while riding fences when I was younger and found it every bit as reliable as my M-16/M-4.

[@PaletoB]

Well there is no close tolerance locking lugs and the bolt basically hangs free inside the lifter. So not that surprising. Got to love old time actions.

[@kenhelmers2603]

Thanks guys! I'd say this design isn't as bad as some would want to believe. Good test :)

[@mesa7336]

It's important to note despite enduring every single mud test video, Ian and Karl haven't malfunctioned a single time.

[@slymarbo152]

i would like to see a video of the cleaning of thees guns after the test to see what the mud did get to

[@bradmarthafocker4285]

That was pretty damn impressive.

[@joelwalmsley7217]

The mechanical sympathy side of me cringed when you used the action

[@TheWolfsnack]

exactly....mechempathy...

[@stevenandbobthedog]

Lever guns are the best guns

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It certainly helps that you understand the action.

[@brodywankenobi66]

I'm really surprised you guys haven't done a winchester 1897 mud test

[@whatcanilearnhere9158]

very cool. even though i am quite unlikely to ever own one of those, i am entirely certain i will watch every one of your mud test vids!!! (p.s. wheel burrow!!!:))

[@alpham777]

Part of the reason they run better dirty than bolt actions is mechanical advantage. Cutting through grit with the added leverage of the lever and various cam points in the system makes for a much better design.

[@sethmoyer]

That dust cover functionality is exactly like an AR!

[@matteoorlandi856]

You know you're an important guy when the gun Jesus is your cameraman.

[@Perry2186]

test the Savage 99 probably the most over looked levergun

[@alexfogg236]

I would definitely put in the running for that title.

[@LOUDcarBOMB]

It would be interesting especially to see how it handles mud with the rotating magazine.

[@franciscodiaz7557]

Great rifle

[@BillBodrero]

Of all these mud tests, this one hurts my heart the most. I understand the good and practical reasons for this, I just love a Winchester '94 .30-30 like a grandparent, and I can't help seeing my rifle while watching this video. Beyond that, seeing firearms treated this way, hurts my heart anyway.

[@mikecarlson3575]

Impressive. Most Impressive.

[@dustinjohns7222]

MUD TEST A AR15 WITH A CHARGING HANDLE ON THE SIDE "ASKING FOR A FRIEND LOL"

[@NukebyCrazy]

I think a Galil Ace would be a good test, to see if the changes they made are actually helpful

[@alifeoncechris]

That’s pretty damn good.

[@villainousmaximus8775]

Gentlemen, I was taught from an early age that my rifle, my horse and my dog were tools to help me survive and get back home. With that in mind, I would wrap the action and protect it when not in use, never beat the dog or horse and care supplies for them too. All the channels that “torture test” weapons all come from a world where an armorer would fix or replace it. Apologies, but I come from an old school of respecting the tools you need and don’t waste ammo.

[@pffear]

This was a great test, I think one of your best..... And l'll give you this to think of..... If the ARMY had gone with the Winchester 76 in 45/60 and the Winchester 73 in 44/40 and the S&W number 3 chambered in 44/40 or the Colt SAA in 44/40 so you have ammo crossover with those weapons the only resupply problems they would have is quantity of 44/40 and quantity of 45/60 to worry about...... Or if S&W Number 3 could have been made in 45 LC and the WInchester 73 chambered in 45 LC as well it would have been magnificent.....

[@garygenerous8982]

Interesting video guys and I agree that the receiver definitely took the mud well though I am interested in how it would run if the mud was introduced to a cocked hammer or open charging lever in case you guys end up doing this again.

[@JaWz6]

wow that was pretty impressive for an 1876 design

[@ramrodkid4440]

It strikes me as humorous that he would state " BLACK POWDER IS A PAIN " when he is about to immerse that fine rifle in MUD !

[@dredlord47]

Would have been nice if you guys could have gotten one of the 1876 muskets, which is what they would have gone with for the infantry.

[@jessebarden6203]

Would be interesting to see a mud test on later Winchester leverguns like the 1886/92 or the 1894. I'm curious to see how the Browning designs would stack up compared to the Henry designs.

[@71stang94]

Amazed at how lever actions are holding up to mud, now I wonder how a 1894 and 95 would survive

[@1972glm]

Think that first malf with the dust cover close was a bit of a fluke. Henry passed with it and this did fine with dust cover open. Thinking a piece of mud fell in just at the right angle/place/moment to do it.

[@tonlito22]

Ian has 2 Chauchats. Science must be done!

[@jonathank7394]

I have never heard of a 45-60. I guess, there is always more to learn.

[@TheCobradragon]

Freaking rad!

[@RalphReagan]

Love the video. Hate mud tests

[@RalphReagan]

@@Spike-13 all that mud :) my marine stepdad and my airborne father were both "have you cleaned the rifles this month?" "But we haven't fired them" they were like doesn't matter. I can't imagine cleaning them after a mud test.

[@danberry396]

I think an improvement to the test would be only "cleaning" it with water poured from a canteen. My idea behind this it was making it more of a field expedient cleaning

[@neowolf09]

What I learned from this video: if you get mud in your lever action, add water and mix with pinky or index.

[@jenkinsonian]

I can see why the top brass in Armies didn't want the soldiers to have such a high rate of fire. Most soldiers didn't have the training to have much in the way of fire discipline which would mean ammunition would be used up much quicker than a single loader. You have to get the ammunition from where it is able to be made to the "front lines" and that is a much longer supply line than food is. You can't just shoot an animal to get more bullets like you can with food when out in the field. Logistics is very important and not often thought about.

[@johnkilcer]

Leaver guns seem to be winning the day so far.

[@marzcapone9939]

Ok, so Ian is on the phone? And now Karl is left handed? Good mud test for sure! thanks

[@Mini-TOutdoorsMedia]

I can only imagine how well it would to if the dust cover was spring loaded and re-closed after running the action

[@JoeyJoJoJoestarJuniorShabadoo]

Not a valid test without the proper official InrangeTV scientific wheelbarrow! Do it again!

[@roadrunner681]

My vote would be this over the trapdoor anyday of the week

[@reinbeers5322]

I wonder how a FS2000 will do. FN does claim it is dust resistant, and has an isolated charging handle + rubber gasket on the mag well + ejection port kinda sealed.