Police Sidearms in the 19th Century

[@johnmunroe8812]

I liked it very much. 1983 I was a rookie police officer; my first police revolver was a S & W 586 357mag and we had to purchase them ourselves.

[@History_Coffee]

My two greats grandfather was an Irish immigrant from Belfast, he became a captain of police in Brooklyn NY in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. I have an old newspaper article where he received an award for his service and was granted a 5 acre farm in Brooklyn and I have his billy club as well.

[@ROE1300]

5 acres in Brooklyn. WOW! My maternal grandparents immigrated from Ireland as children in the 19th Century. I always like hearing stories of how those Irish immigrants contributed to making this country. You are justifiably proud of your brave ancestor.

[@montanamountainmen6104]

@@ROE1300 My maternal grandmothers parents immigrated from County Cork, Ireland in 1920. Her father became a town Constable in a coal mining town in W. Virginia. I understand he was a reasonable man that loved to pull a cork from time to time.

[@williamlincoln7695]

Very good historical presentation. But waiting for outlaws!

[@LifeisGood762]

Very cool. That Billy club must be a treasure!

[@broznkyra4853]

My great grandfather became a member of the Board if Education ca 1872...quite the accomplishment for an Irish immigrant in the early post Civil War19th century...

[@edjecollins4141]

I clicked on the video for sweet pistol info but was pleasantly surprised with an in depth history lesson. Great video, as always.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

I too will start calling the Mason Dixon divide the Smith and Wesson Line, well at least in Baltimore. This was a great presentation and held my attention from start to finish, thank you.

[@asas-mb4wj]

putting duelist on my bell notification was the best decision i ever have made

[@curiouslizard]

Really great video. San Francisco was at the center of the gold rush, it was the Barbary Coast. It had a US Mint established in 1854, Wells Fargo, stagecoach lines, steamships, tall ships and Mark Twain. Once upon a time it was a great city.

[@cadillacjack6308]

YES, can't wait for the Texas Rangers. One of the issues I appreciate about your content is the history and build techniques you provide. Also I do appreciate you NOT delving into politics. Too many gun channels have strayed away from guns (not 2A) and into their views on politics. NOT what I am here for. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@paullabeard4601]

Loved the video and look forward to the Texas Ranger one, especially since my great, great grandfather was deputized by a Ranger Captain to trail after a Comanche raiding party that had taken some settlers hostage back when Texas was a country from 1836-45. He provided his own horse, equipment and of course firearms as well. You can find a lot of their history in the Texas Ranger Museum in Waco.

[@mikemeier5249]

A video on the guns of the Texas Rangers would be great...keep up the great work Mike...👍

[@olskool3967]

Mike please do the video on Texas ranger guns! that would be fantastic,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@traviscochran6280]

I have one of those little .32 colt police revolvers. They are nice little guns. .32 long is not my first choice as a police or defensive caliber, but it's better then a night stick.

[@CrimeVid]

Never mind the fact that a large number of these delightful young men got on the boat about a hop and a skip in front of the law ! so knew the ropes !!

[@alexfresel6198]

America, garbage transfer station to the world...... Thankfully we seem to be getting to the place where the trash will be taken out, 280 years later......

[@lifebiker105]

That was the fastest 30 minutes ever.Told you I like these videos and the history is very cool thanks Mike Joe security

[@montanamountainmen6104]

I knew a gent as a young man that was a Washington State trooper. He started with them after returning from WWII . I remember him telling me in the 23 years he was a trooper he never drew his police issue 38 S&W revolver. Stunned I said really, he said yep, people were a lot more responsible then.

[@duelist1954]

I remember a conversation between an FBI agent and a Deputy US Marshal. The FBI agent said he had never drawn his gun. Thev Marshal chuckled and said he had his out before 9AM almost every day...So, I guess it depends on your beat...LOL

[@montanamountainmen6104]

@@duelist1954 Very true sir.

[@vyderka]

Absolutely fascinating, many thanks! Can't wait for the British police and Texas rangers parts :)

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

Guns of the Indians! I know most people think of Indians of the west with model 66s and Henry lever guns. But really the most common was old beat up sawed muzzle loaders repaired a hundred times with rawhide.

[@davidmartinson1528]

In the city I was born and live in which is Milwaukee the police also used the Colt .32 S&W Long for many years. The officers bought the gun and regulation ammo. I believe the gun upgraded to the model 10 Smith around 1958 or so.

[@razorbackpiperguy2898]

I've really enjoyed the everyday carry and now the police sidearm videos. Looking forward to the Texas Ranger video. It's funny when you see Western movies and everyone has a Colt SAA revolver. We of course know that your average cowboy making a dollar a day likely couldn't afford such a fine revolver. Names like Remington, Smith and Wesson, Merwin and Hulbert, Adams, Starr and many others almost are never seen or written about in books. It's a shame.

[@611_hornet5]

Man, I might only be in my early thirties but I remember when "Tales of the Gun" was aired on the History Channel. Its what made my high school self desire a Spencer carbine lol. Uhhh sorry younger me for not having bought a Spencer clone by now.

[@DYLANJJK94]

I want nw cool, I don’t care If a lever gun ia quicker, I want to try my babd at a Spencer and see how fast I can reload that but stock tube.

[@callofthewillman4469]

They are very hard to find nowadays at least a 56-50 rifle, I buy 56-50 BP ammo But don’t have the gun yet, id love to take a deer with one,one day, I’m at the range right now sighing in my 1895 Winchester in 30-06 for this season, and my 1873 Winchester in 45colt the 73 has a 26” barrel that I use for cowboy action shooting, but just picked up some buffalo bore standard pressure 1,100fps 200gr jhp for it and hope to drop a deer this season with it as well. Mike a great video as always! Keep up the good work

[@DYLANJJK94]

My hand) and many more big thumbed types came from typing on my smart phone lol

[@DYLANJJK94]

I am looking at getting a BLR in .308 with the pistol grip and maybe also another BLR in 30-06, the show Longmire got me into lever actions rifles, mainly the Winchester model 1894 in 30-30, not sure If I will get a Spencer, but I also cannot choose which Henry lever action to get as i want a few of those and Marlins in 30-30 for their pistol grips, I hope their quality is better now, I want so many lever guns in revolver rounds and also repros of the early lever guns like the Henry 1866.

[@stacybrown3714]

I enjoyed this. It was information that I probably wouldn't have searched for on my own but I'm glad you brought it to us. Thank you. I'm looking forward to future episodes.

[@dennismitchell5414]

As a native Baltimore resident I really liked the segment regarding the BCPD . I've traveled the length of Frederick Road many times and I'd like to know where the saloon was located where the shoot out was . Your channel and content are excellent , keep up the great work !!

[@nicholasmatcek6467]

Texas Rangers Video-yes!

[@TheASSedoTV]

Wow! Two great videos from my two favorite channels almost simultaneously! What a day! Thank you for this video on the guns of the 19th century - my favorite subject ❤️👍

[@Rumblestrip]

Interesting info Mike, as always

[@davemorgan9342]

Great vid with lots of info in it, MH revolvers, who'd have guessed that, I'm a big Merwin fan, and pleased to hear more info on them.

[@GaryED44]

very excellent a lot of info I didn't know. Thank you

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

I remember getting up on Sunday morning when I was a kind and watching Tales of the Gun.

[@bh-2198]

Stay out of the old folks home in New York. God bless.

[@alanhope1190]

Thanks Mike. I’m rewatching a lot of your old videos while you recover. Great stuff! Keep getting stronger, we want you back out at the Den!

[@markheiligenthal1280]

Thanks, will be waiting for more. Mark

[@63DW89A]

Excellent video. Really appreciate your videos on history, and how firearms influenced the times and vice versa! Very informative and enlightening.

[@lisar3006]

I carried a S&W model 19 as my issued service revolver until 1987 when we went to the Sig P-220 45ACP. I would still feel comfortable today with my old model 19 as a duty weapon. I still have mine our PD sold them to us for $65.00.

[@zachpeters7096]

Love the history, Mike! Can't wait for the guns of the Texas Rangers video!

[@carlswedberg8126]

Very interesting and informative video, really looking forward to more of the same. Thanks, Mike.

[@snappers_antique_firearms]

I have to say this is one of my favorite videos of yours. I have seen it a few times. Just such good info. You have become one of my favorite KZbin's.

[@Navyguy0023]

Thank you, I like this style of video!

[@scotthancock9592]

This may be your best video yet!

[@johnqpublic2718]

I’ve always been fascinated by the engineering and production of those Merwin and Hulberts. Super nice

[@Everythingblackpowder]

I always enjoy a history lesson

[@harrisonlewis6853]

Thanks Mike. I own Uberti and Pietta repro revolvers. Have the 1849 pocket,4" barrelled and a 6" barrelled model. Got 1851 Navies(3),1862 police model in .36 caliber, 4 1/2 barrelled, and the big guys.

[@883tom]

Great continuation of last week's show.

[@mausercal65]

Excellent & very informative video .

[@normansleesman6006]

Another very interesting video like always......good job Mike.

[@brucevaughn2886]

Very much enjoyed this video. Had not heard of all the different small revolvers of the percussion and cartridge era.

[@balquidder7920]

I can't wait for more of this hugely informative series. The presentation is excellent. Really enjoying it, thank you sir!

[@grize9999]

Enjoy all the videos look forward to more to come. Thanks Mike.

[@paulwooster3590]

That was very enlightening. Keep the momentum going ... always educational.

[@cat_daddy]

This is what should be on the History channel. All your background info males it very interesting

[@derekp2674]

Thanks Mike, that was really interesting and I learnt a lot.

[@ammarchetta]

Thanks! I’ll watch future videos of this type

[@wingatebarraclough3553]

Have you checked "forgotten weapons" and "c and rsenal "?

[@davidabney7700]

Great historical and very interesting video on the arms of "America's Finest". For a longtime retired lawman, like myself, whose career spanned from 1971 to 2020, the changes in shooting hardware, tactics, mandated firearm qualifications, standard operating procedures was many. Tactics in shooting scenarios in training, bordered on ridiculous, dangerous, and sound all at the same time. Thank GOD I made to retirement, with only one minor shooting situation I was involved in. Mike, it is my understanding that the British Bulldog Revolvers had a very strong presence in the wide-west and western parts of the country with the public, including many lawmen in small towns. As you probably already know that the Bulldog Revolvers were the great grandfather of the current day Charter Arms Bulldog .44 we enjoy. Most British Bulldogs were small frame, 5-shot, big bore caliber snub's, ideal for concealed carry for men, and in the ladies handbags of the time. Like today's Charter Arms Bulldogs, they were for much carry and shot seldom. Not made for marathon shooting sessions, today and back in the 1880's and 1890's. These little cannons are not built like today's Ruger GP-100's. Another issue that made them very popular in the late 1800's was the price tag. A brand new 1890's Bulldog would run "UNDER 7-bucks" for a blue steel model, and for a nickel Bulldog "UNDER 8-bucks", and a nickel engraved Bulldog "UNDER 10-bucks". A great buy, even at the price of a dollar in 1890. For self protection at a modest price, like todays 2023 Bulldog .44 is. Those British Bulldogs came in a variety of calibers. The .44 Bulldog, and the 445 Webley, being the big bore favorites, with the .38 S&W and .32 chambering being preferred by the ladies for handbag carry. Mike, I didn't mean to be lengthy, but thought that the mention of the British Bulldog Revolvers merited mention respectfully. Thanks for a super video here!

[@Blk_Mage_Ctype]

Excellent video, I'm really enjoying these new videos, they make for a great way to kill time, especially during such a cold winter and the pandemic.

[@KRRabbit1]

Excellent! I did not know most of this information, very interesting. Thanks Mike!

[@Buddygold9509]

Excellent. I appreciate your research. Very good presentation. Thanks

[@TeamLotus6365]

In all the years and many presentations of yours, this one shines the brightest. I was absolutely captivated.

[@lucky43113]

This is a great series please keep it going.

[@scoutdogfsr]

Merwin and Hulbert still stand out as some of the finest engineered firearms of all time! Hold one in your hand and it will be clear to see.

[@robaldridge6505]

Lots of people were against the war, or saw it far differently than we do today.....my Grandpas uncle walked from Lancaster Pa. (left his Quaker family) to North Carolina to join an REBEL artillery co. during the civil war, he was shot thru the guts with a steel ramrod, and finally died in 1910

[@filianablanxart8305]

The distinction of Oldest LE Agency in the US is claimed by St Mary's County ( Maryland) Sheriff's Office , with documentation dating to 1637 . The Oldest Federal LE Agency is actually the Postal Inspection Service , dating to August 1775 . ( Under the Articles of Confederation government , predating the US Constitution .)

[@lorenray9479]

Very interesting! Loved the social and political observations! Love, Peace and Awareness!!!!!!!

[@amargosaranch7794]

I enjoyed your well-researched video on "Police Sidearms in the 19th Century". I wonder though, if you would consider doing a Part 2 on this topic? This one could include the 252 Colt M1877 DA's ordered by Thos Morgan and inscribed "Metropolitan Police DC" on the backstraps. Also the Atlanta Police ordered a batch of Win M1873's in 44-40, followed by 3 orders for Colt M1878 DA's in 44-40. I have one of the latter, and can send pictures. The Kansas City Police Dept also ordered Colt M1877 DA's, and so marked on the barrels.

[@BlackcatOutdoors]

Digging the historical videos. 👍

[@homeagent]

Enjoying these informational bench videos of late!

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

I am enjoying this series of videos, Please continue sir.

[@kenthatfield4287]

I am a black powder enthusiast and I always enjoyed your presentations. I have learned a lot. I also appreciate the fact that I think you are a very good shot and you know your business around the flintlock percussion and probably anything else. Maybe you could do one on the firearms that Chief Joseph used on general miles. I have heard they were old guns however they were doing better shooting than the calvary were with their fairly new guns.

[@woodsmanforlife1677]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@craigweyna8027]

A lot of history I never knew there . this was a great video. thanks for the great work.

[@craigjacob3704]

Another great video Mark. Keep them coming brother😁

[@bryanrichardson9683]

I love history and you give good information . This video had a repeated second about the Chicago.

[@duelist1954]

Sorry about that. My error

[@lister710]

Great video, as a former law man I alway found it interesting to see how far police gear has come. When I first started as Deputy (2009) the department had a being your own gun policy. My first duty side arm was old beat up S&W 66 (.357 mag but loaded with .38 special) and four speed loaders. When I left in 2020 they had just barely started issuing Glock 17s. Funny how somethings never change.

[@mattbrown5511]

Are you proud that you served in America's standing domestic army to subdue the citizens?

[@danlovett3697]

Really great storytelling ,,,kind of a history buff here anyway .... best of both worlds , history/firearms 😃,,,,,just started watching your channel . Picked up a carbine(ated) 1884 trapdoor recently , haven't fired it yet ,,,also bought my son the Taylor & Co. 1863 (?) "Cattleman" SAA 2 years ago for Xmas.. He's got a love for them , as well as firearms in general ,,,now he's recently graduated from USMC basic training ...Got a new subscriber here ! Thanks

[@duelist1954]

Thanks Dan!

[@TXGRunner]

This is a very interesting series. I am binge watching it now while on rowing machine. Tom Selleck would probably smile at his cameo here.

[@typicaledc]

Incredible video! Well researched, composed, and I learned something new. I subscribed and will be searching through your videos for your other gems.

[@pelewads]

5:45ish They were also extremely worried that freed salves would move north. And take their jobs. Love the history vids. I'm very much looking forward to others. I would REALLY love to see one on the Rangers.

[@Mr50403]

Their jobs. The Africans were here first. You don't want to be English until you want to be white and English.

[@Cognosapien]

Brilliant video! Really fascinating. Thank you for making it.

[@DYLANJJK94]

I liked the whole video, even the ending because no one asks how to prove their videos fro negative comments, they’ll say at most “dislike the video”

[@rezlogan4787]

My great great great grandfather was a British immigrant to New York with his brother. Both were drafted into the Union Army and were part of Sherman’s march to the sea. They fought into Georgia and continued to the end of the war. One brother was killed in combat and the surviving brother pacified the last rebels in Texas. He retired in Illinois and my mother named me Resmond after him. To honor that legacy I carry cap and ball Colt replicas and make sure they function to very high standards.

[@TheCarlmeiss]

Very interesting and informative. Liked the little slip up with Tom Selleck/Teddy Roosevelt. (Love Blue Bloods).

[@cowboycat9x197]

really enjoyed this informative video :)

[@chuckrobb5885]

Excellent video! It is seldom i support a channel through patreon but this is well worth the money!!

[@TerriblyTactical]

Love your videos brother please keep them up! Especially ones like this!!

[@betacam235]

Amazing....I'd never heard of the Merlin-Halbert....neat folding hammer spur.

[@bobscar327]

Another good one. Thanks Love the content & delivery.

[@TheSulross]

had a course on US history of agriculture - was fascinating to see how it intertwined with all manner of other significant historical developments, so was a great class to have taken. The same thing goes on if one picks the subject of firearms and their US historical development, and is what I like about the approach of this channel to the subject matter of firearms

[@duelist1954]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@baird329]

Interesting. I was only surprised at how late some departments were armed. I thought I was going insane when you presented the same lines twice. Other than that Good info.

[@stephenfann3347]

Really enjoy all your videos keep up the good work Your my first stop for information on black powder shooting !!!!

[@marcosaraiva9205]

I learn allot from your vids ! Many thanks for that.

[@Jeepinjacks]

These are good videos. I love the information.

[@ronaldkennedy2401]

idk if mike ever considered a career as a history or literature teacher,but he certainly should have.what a great channel.kudos!

[@johndaleoutdoors7659]

Very interesting! I love the historical videos

[@peterthomas95]

You're a great historian good history on the early days of police firearms.

[@paulyoung4814]

Excellent observations

[@Arizonablack]

Very interesting, great video.

[@anthonydeveno9028]

Thanks Mike interesting video

[@brianwilson4861]

I'm sorry that I didn't subscribe earlier. I hope you meet your goal of 100,000 subscribers. Your videos are very informative and entertaining.

[@loquat44-40]

Wow, you really know your history. 1886 From Chicago the Haymarket massacre. After a bomb was thrown at the police, gunfire broke out and a number of civilians were hit by gunfire. The Haymarket massacre (also known as the Haymarket affair, Haymarket riot, or Haymarket Square riot) was the aftermath of a bombing that took place at a labor demonstration on May 4, 1886, at Haymarket Square in Chicago.[2] It began as a peaceful rally in support of workers striking for an eight-hour work day, the day after police killed one and injured several workers.[3] An unknown person threw a dynamite bomb at the police as they acted to disperse the meeting, and the bomb blast and ensuing gunfire resulted in the deaths of seven police officers and at least four civilians; dozens of others were wounded.

[@crjcrj8443]

Excellent video. I hope you do more on police sidearms.

[@duelist1954]

I have several PDs that didn't respond to my info requests. If they do, I'll put out a sequel.

[@crjcrj8443]

@@duelist1954 Try the NYC police museum. They have the history of the NYPD and the metropolitan police ( the police department before the NYPD formally the city department) There were two different and competing departments at the same time

[@steveb1972]

The Frankenstein Chronicles starring Sean Bean give a great flavour of early police in London, with Sean playing a Bow Street Runner, with later in the series the founding of the fist recognisable Police force by Robert Peel.

[@ku4ap]

Keep this coming, I love it!!

[@duacot6633]

Thanks for this video. I have always enjoyed your videos and the information provided in this video appears to have been referenced with much detail. My step father acquired one of those older SW revolvers. He had been told it used 38 Short although I suspect it's going to be virtually impossible to acquire the correct 38 SW ammo for it in today's market.