U.S. Military Rifles since 1776

Please read before commenting: A very basic overview of some of the main U.S. military rifles since the 18th century. We mainly look at the evolution of the technology in primary issue rifles or rifles similar to them that I happen to own.
Since I chat unscripted without a leash for 35 minutes, you can imagine that I have a little clean-up to do. :-) I'll add needed correction here in the description below. I won't add much elaboration, as this is not meant to be a video about the entire history or everything about these specific firearms; it's more of a basics video, as I state at the beginning, to give folks something of a picture of the major stepping stones in military musket / rifle development through the last 200 + years.
Some clarification or further BASIC information:
1. The Brown Bess is a smooth bore musket, like most shotgun barrels. I mistakenly call it a rifle in the video. I don't think I mention it, but the 1858 Enfield used in the Civil War has a rifled barrel, as do all the firearms on the table after the Brown Bess.
2. The tubular magazines of lever guns are not safe with pointed bullets. Think about it. :-) The 1895 Winchester lever gun solved this by not using the tubular magazine, but with most lever guns, we were limited to flatter-nosed bullets. The bolt gun, with rounds stacked on top of one another, allowed as sharp a point on the bullet as we wanted.
3, For some reason (Brain fade), I failed to show you how the Garand loads. Guess most of you have seen it in the movies, at least, and hopefully, in our Garand videos. :-)
4. I believe Eugene Stoner was developing the AR-10 even before the '60s, but the AR15/M16 did not get into soldiers hands until the '60s, I believe.
We have videos on all these firearms. Please search from the home page for any of these firearms, and you'll find at least one video, I believe.
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The bullet whisperer he's called in some parts...

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[@deNNyTheWiseMAN1]

I remember in 9th grade (2002), we had a couple Korean War veterans bring some old rifles from the Civil War and they told stories of their service and of their ancestors who fought in the Civil War (one veteran had a Union ancestor, the other had a Confederate ancestor) and it was one of the best experiences I had in school.

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American show and tell

[@evanpeltier]

My great-grandfather, who passed away in 2021 at 89, was a Korean war vet. He was in the Army- 1st Cavalry Division of the 7th Infantry Regiment.

[@DespairMMX3030]

What were the rifles they brought?

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@@DespairMMX3030 was a while ago, but I'd assume Springfield rifles

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Just watched it and a great history.

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Hickok must weigh 250 or more.

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Chist that camera angle is deceiving

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Yeah and he also said how some were shorter

[@muhammetnigdeli6864]

TIME CODES: 3:47 Flintlock (Brown Bess) 6:15 Pattern 1853 Enfield 11:00 Springfield model 1873 13:50 Krag-Jorgensen 16:23 M1903 Springfield 20:48 M1 Garand 23:31 M14/M1A 26:06 M16A2 29:10 M4

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Doing the Lord's work

[@Fishsticks187]

Guns changed a lot through the ages, but something really struck me the other day as far as military application. The role of a man on horseback, armed with a spear or some other kind of hand weapon remained virtually unchanged from the time of the ancient Egyptians until just before WWI.

[@thinkingboi9508]

It still kind of exists in a way if you think about it, just that nowadays it's 4 goons trapped inside a tractor with a big gun

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@@thinkingboi9508The pinnacle of warfare has always been figuring out how to stop walking everywhere.

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​@@thinkingboi9508closer to 3 goons in a 8 wheeled tractor with a unmanned gun

[@waxer7842]

Every time I listen to my Irish music I always imagine the bravery the men had to line up in an open field and one at other men with a sword and some leather armor. Combat isn’t good in any way shape or form but it’s definitely not what it used to be

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Egyptians did more chariots than horseback. Iranians started a lot of the horseback stuff.

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“It has terrible sights” Hits on first shot

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@EliteSniperBtw This is a copy of "copied comment."

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Reminds me of little kids fighting over copying each other.

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chill face : )

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Chill_gamingYT the iron sights on my old rifle is just a trapezoid

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He’s had time to get better aim........ - *GUN GRAMPA INTENSIFIES* -

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One day archeologists will conclude a great battle took place there. Lol

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That's outstanding! Or a massacre

[@xelement101x]

Then be all confused and puzzled because of the extent of difference in the era of ammunition scattered through out the land.

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Phenomenally funny!!!

[@clutchmasters3402]

With not a single opposing shot

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I would love if he started saying happy little guns

[@emmittmatthews8636]

I recently found this channel and absolutely love it. Thanks Hickok45 for all these great informative videos. My dad loved all these old rifles and was a bit of a gun smith. I used to watch him make his own bullets and cartridges, and go to the range with him. He would've loved to BS with you. He's been gone 6 years now and I miss him. I never got into guns like him, but always believe strongly in our rights. I'm getting very interested in guns now and shooting them with my kids. I'm learning so much from these videos and I appreciate it.

[@hickok45]

Thanks. I'm sure you'll continue to enjoy the hobby your dad introduced you to.

[@ShoopdaShoop]

I would love to see an updated video since it's been 10 years and the new modern guns comparison

[@alexm566]

Did the US military adopt any new rifles besides the NGSW SIG?

[@johan8969]

@@alexm566 They are currently running trials on a 6.8 which is the next big step. So maybe in 20 years time if we are generous.

[@djchillz6363]

Imagine this man is your grandpa and you hear his house was broken into and he killed them with a flintlock Brown Bess

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Badass grandpa to have

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Hell yes

[@jiffyjelly1]

I mean you were close with Grandpa. He’s my Great Uncle. However my Grandpa is equally obsessed with guns. Buys a new one probably every week.

[@epickett63]

@@jiffyjelly1 Wow - what did he do for a living?

[@jiffyjelly1]

epickett63 He was mostly a factory worker.

[@vincentmalpica]

Every time he puts down a weapon with out shooting it I get disappointed

[@matthias9093]

Especially the M1

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@@nightowl6837 so fire arm is not a weapon?

[@jameshartley6161]

night owl004 Firearms are referred to as weapons. At least in the British army.

[@Naz-if4ft]

@@jameshartley6161 not just british its all over the world Fire arm is part of category of weapon

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@@Naz-if4ft a firearm is only a weapon when its used to do harm. Just like a knife. Or bat. Or crowbar. It can be used as a weapon but not exclusively.

[@scootergrant8683]

It's incredible how much more awesome a rifle can get when you put it in context. That 45-70 rifle was so much fun to watch with the context of the other two. Especially the casing extraction.

[@leojoshua21]

This man is a living legend. I could listen to him for hours. Thank you sir for teaching.

[@jameswilkes7824]

Bob Ross of the gun world

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You are right

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Yup

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He makes it look really fun

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"This gun has terrible sights" *nails a two litre from 50 yards away*

[@collecter3456]

Only rush B It wasn’t near 50 yards

[@booty_hunter4207]

That was like 15 yards lmao

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consistent he is

[@drewcliff82]

It's about 20 yards. Still pretty good for this rifle.

[@SosukeAizen748]

Not even close to 50

[@johan8969]

In the 2nd Slesvig War of 1864, the Danish troops was equipped with Caplocks and even some Flintlocks while the Prussians and Austrians had Trapdoor rifles. The advantage was so overwhelming that every major power rushed to the Trapdoor design in such a hurry that they tried to convert all their frontloaders as fast as possible since even minor powers didnt want to buy them. They were basically seen as useless by that point.

[@rat_king-os2lp]

Prussians had the Dreyse needle gun from 1847-1871. Prussia did not use trapdoor rifles, nor did austria

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I like how he laughs after hitting the target,sounds like a 80's Sega genesis final boss

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This is somehow really accurate

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Like Hickok45’s shooting

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I miss my sega genisis!

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Not 80's Sega game but remember Mr. X with his Tommy gun? Good times 😆

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- It has terrible sights - nails a 2 liter jug like it was nothing

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The man has probably fired more rounds and firearms than some soldiers.

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Jon Ericson definitely

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i want that 3rd rifle...

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Taufiq A. Farizi I want them all!!!

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He's got to have the best accuracy known to mankind

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Awesome video, really enjoyed! Lots of history on that table! Love your channel and content! 👍😎

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Man! This was fun! Love the history lesson and the background on all the different arms.

[@misterspaceman9563]

That short delay between the flash in the pan and the actual shot of the first rifle is strangely satisfying

[@lanceclement4087]

I know! I watched it like five times

[@Jeremy_Meeks]

@@lanceclement4087 same

[@ericcarbonell9927]

Right? Otherwise the targets like “imma move to this side”

[@Real_Donald_Trump]

The delay would be less noticeable if he put less powder in the pan.

[@randytricker8585]

It's because he had a fuse type reaction instead of a flash. You can't have the powder against the flash hole or you get a big delay

[@loch70]

Love how he chuckles when he hits a target. He does that in every video. :)

[@UnchartedGamerandReviewer]

+loch70 The good ol' Hickok laugh

[@oozzziiii]

+loch70 yeah, every. sigh...

[@MrNodebate]

+loch70 Yep, he's really likeable! I especially like how he just calmly explains the weapons, without ranting around, being boastful or getting political like: "guvern'ment wants to take ma guns 'way".

[@UnchartedGamerandReviewer]

MrNodebate *wunntu

[@MrNodebate]

UnchartedGamer Come again?

[@ratherbefishing4225]

I can’t imagine being in battle armed with a flintlock and your enemy is laying down fire with a 17-shot Henry. That’s like a P-51 mustang dogfighting an F-35

[@JnEricsonx]

"That damn rifle they load on Sunday and shoot all week."

[@justrelaxing1501]

Having intimate experience with the M-16, M-16 A2 and the M4, I love by far the M4. It was light, easy to use and was accurate. The selector for three round burst (same for the A2) was a huge step in the right direction. Thanks for sharing this video and thanks for clarifying that the rifles you showed were issued rifles not popular rifles.

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His voice sounds like an upgraded version of Dr. Phil's.

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to a hi-point: "you're ugly, you're disgusting, nobody likes you"

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Alpha phil

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Don't insult Hickock like that

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This man better not die ever.

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ikr, god bless him

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He’s not going to die...he never will...he is incapable of death

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If he DOES die, he will kill death instead.

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Death fears him

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@@Juan-qz4eg HE...IS...D E A T H

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I owned a 30/40 Kraig and loved it. Then traded it for the 8mm Mauser. I still think loading the Kraig was far faster. But watching this video reminded me that in my life I've owned every weapon that we carried into battle since our inception. Kind of a proud feeling. Thanks for doing such a great run down of military innovation throughout our history

[@theone-tg4ey]

nice selection, and expert overview as always you absolute legend

[@benkoch3596]

This guy is basically the Bob Ross of guns. No one can hate him.

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yeah he's remains pretty neutral politically too which is nice, the shitty thing about a lot of guntubers is they really buy into the whole conservative side of the cultural signifiers war which is just annoying

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@@demilembias2527 well it makes sense that people who are into guns would support republicans since democrats don't think private citizens should own them.

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@@prettyjaysays Yeah it’s kinda hard to stay neutral when their jobs revolve around something that they want to take away from us.

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@@prettyjaysays private citizens ? a little buzzwordy, trust me a good 90% of progressives (not ordinary democrats) love guns

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Warning: This video is over 30 minutes long and you will end up watching this and the rest of this channel all day!

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Thank you Samsung Refrigerator!

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You were right

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Thanks for the warning but I'm already lost

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Are you running?

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I'm watching this on my Samsung fridgr

[@genedickinson9428]

I love it. I could watch for a lot longer, I would love to own all of them. Good job of showing them! !!

[@iRiskitall]

I find it crazy the delay in the front lock from when the trigger is pulled to when u can see it leave the muzzle. Thank Hickok, new gun owner here and was curious on the science/mechanics in firearms over time, great video!

[@joshuahenderson]

“This doesn’t have very good sights” [destroys target]

[@datalt7873]

Just shows you how powerful hickhok really is.

[@donotneed2250]

Just proves he is a good marksman.

[@therepublicofwozmania]

The fact that Muskets and Flintlocks are still being built is amazing

[@Costenyo]

they're not technically classified as firearms in some states, so you can order it online and have it shipped to your door.

[@fakecubed]

We still make swords and bows and clubs to hit each other over the head with. Why would we randomly just stop making muskets and flintlocks?

[@fakecubed]

@@Costenyo There's also muzzle-loader hunting seasons.

[@aksalaheddine78]

If you go to Salem NC there’s a guy who can actually build you a flintlock that’s the right size for you. It’s pretty cool. It’s in the place old Salem.

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@@aksalaheddine78 where are you from

[@onlythetrendingshorts]

22 years old here, love this video as ive started collecting myself and own a few that you showed in this video. You just taught me alot about my own guns so im appreciative of that. Also, the springfield trapdoor is one of my favorites

[@kevintyner7556]

You teach me a lot about old firearms, I'm a freshman and love learning bout stuff like this thank you

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Me: realizes the video is from 2012 also me: ''This video looks like it was made 2 days ago''

[@DespairMMX3030]

This Goes Up To 720p This Feels Like It Belongs In 2015 When 720p Was More Prominent

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@@DespairMMX3030 its pretty hard to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p mostly on phones though

[@kam2894]

@@DespairMMX3030 i’m still used to 720p lol

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@@DespairMMX3030 honestly on a phone i don’t even notice 480p

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Anybody else drooling at his collection??

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Me

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God bless America.

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I just found this channel 5 minutes before commenting this and I already love everything...

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When I went through Navy boot camp in 1966, we used 1903 Springfields in close order drill. They were non firing, but even after 50+ years I can still perform the manual of arms.

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“The south used what they could get their hands on.” Union Soldier: Is that Confederate charging us with a leaf?!

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Matter of fact, it is! And those yellah bellies turned tail and ran!!! LOL!

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A leaf and their beloved flag.

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*S W E E T H O M E A L A B A M A*

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*DIXIELAND INTENSIFIES*

[@TheEgyptian]

No they charged at the union with dogs

[@lightningfire5265]

“This video has been copyrightclaimed by the U.S Military”

[@Nugcon]

*Liberated

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Oiled

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You have been rewarded with FREEDOM

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Manifest destiny

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I truly appreciate you for sharing America’s history with your subscribers and viewers Thanks so much

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Great history lesson!! Very informative and very knowledgeable

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I love how he laughs after taking a shot. It is the joy of the shot that binds us.

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'It has terrible sights' *nails a jug like it's nothing* *chuckle*

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Epic Gamer stfu gayboi

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SIMON DeSanta lmao what he was giving context why are you mad at him

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man look at that history right there

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why are you calling him the name of a country? even if you meant the racial slur, African Americans have served in the U.S. military since the beginning.

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stonergamer davis no one needs to see your hatred

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This is a super neat idea for a video and well executed to boot.

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Awesome video, I learned a great deal from this video. Props sir!

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Imagine breaking in to hickock's house only to hear " We've still got one left". BANG, Hahaha

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i can imagine that

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“Greatest copy pasta ever made” Rusin bajur

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@@connorcohen7258 you’re hilarious

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Conner didnt make the joke, he copy pasted it from somewhere else. I watched a russianbadger video awhile ago and bing posted it with the quote i replied with. I dont mean to crap on conner but it isnt his

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Someone should make a gun called Hickok 45

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I’m on it

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The Hickock .45

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It would be called the Barret .70 Caliber and would fire only 800 grain armor piercing incindeary tracer .70 bmgs

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No, HK-45

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Ahmad The Muslim guy Chambered in .45 Colt because .45 ACP is comparable to a 9mm

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This is one of the best, informative, KZbin channels.

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Beautiful! Thanks for this awesome video! 👍🏻

[@account8494]

Archaeologists finding hickok’s range: “so there was a war here with different weapons throughout the ages.”

[@drygordspellweaver8761]

More like “so it seems every single war since 1776 took place in his mans yard with plenty of watermelon”

[@indo3972]

“Researchers also determined that the winner of each battle would celebrate by playing downhill 10 pin bowling. Back to you Jim with the weather.”

[@flawless_Cowboy]

Nah they'd probably say that it was a ritual sight lmao

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The watermelon wars

[@WarriorPNG]

then they find hickok still alive looking the exact same as he did in 2012 using a fucking lazer gun to blow up a watermelon

[@MrMaverick7335]

Did he really teach us History by showing his guns? Damn he is my history teacher now.

[@haziqiman1317]

The best teachers dont only teach it, they show it

[@armalite749]

He was actually an English teacher. Those kids were so lucky.

[@wisemonke194]

@@haziqiman1317 Teachers teaching WW2

[@Skyblade2780]

teach*

[@donotneed2250]

History is more than just dates.

[@bcreech17]

I love the subtle comment or slight chuckle of absolute genuine joy EVERY single time he successfully shoots something. Mankind is comprised of such complicated yet such simple creatures

[@davidreitsmajr1140]

New subscriber very informative and a lot of history behind these guns

[@datboi799]

His aim is Frightening never wanna mess with him

[@hotshot0476]

My grandpa was an amazing shot, as in he shot a porcupine out of a tree at 400 yards with open sights

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Bartek Wreczycki Ive never seen someone get banned by battleye but I do play on console so..

[@abyss6768]

“But Remember switching to your Pistol is always faster than reloading”

[@landon77788]

But if you are completely out of ammo the knife is the way to go

[@kaisidhdklalwbfjkskqv3uudi]

Let's just hope we don't have to be in that situation ever 😅

[@TerpToothPirate]

-Gaz

[@Miraculous2017]

Shouting "reloading" to your battle buddy is faster and much more effective.

[@theenglishmajor1198]

Pulls out akimbo flintlock pistols....

[@RobertStrong124]

The French Lebel bolt action has a tube magazine with a conical cartridge, they fixed the issue with the primers by using a cartridge that had a lip to catch the bullet behind it to prevent it from sitting on the primer

[@eabn87]

This is a fine gentleman! Thanks for the fine quality content.

[@alexwaln1053]

Very informational. Non political, just history.

[@youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289]

he said at the very start 'I wonder how many watermelons were shot with a flint rifle'.

[@charon_lix]

Not very political because it's clear on what side he is on.

[@youhavenoprivacyandownnoth8289]

@@charon_lix not the melon's

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wow.

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Tig 'ol Bitties are.....are you really serious? I think there’s a chance you may be looking too far into it..

[@boah1668]

I have a great respect for this man. You can see he's obviously in love with guns and their history and after every shot he laughs and he is joyful.

[@marginalized945]

You have *great* respect for people who enjoy their chosen hobbies? Raise the bar dude.

[@mjthegoat2724]

Protect The Innocent Destroy The Oppressors booooooooooooo

[@johnpantle373]

@@marginalized945 bruh

[@kam2894]

@@marginalized945 who hurt you?

[@austinyoder5247]

For some reason I find these videos so soothing and relaxing.

[@jimgaul67]

Wow! How informative… and I thought I knew a lot about guns. I carried the M-16 a1 in VN in 70-71. I’m glad we got the improved version. I kept it clean and never had issues. We still had a couple of guys carry M-14’s because they wanted more penetrating power with the thick jungle vegetation. Well done Hickok!

[@tigerax9953]

Thank you for ur service sir

[@TheyRiseBand]

25 years ago, or so, in junior high (now called middle school), our American History teacher brought in a flintlock rifle. He fired a wad out of it (no ball, obviously), as a demonstration of the technology available, at the time. He did this in the school parking lot. My, how times have changed. Now, ATF, SWAT, and Homeland would be called, if he showed up on campus with one.

[@PeanutPwnsPS3]

TheyRiseBand I graduated high school two years ago, and my history teacher (rev. War re-enactor) brought his old firearms in. School resource officer had to search him to make sure he had no ammunition, but the school was perfectly fine with it. He moved to a new school recently and they don’t allow him to do that anymore, unfortunately. Sucks how things are changing so fast

[@steveblakley5285]

Ha my high school had smoking lounges. One for staff one for students. Gess how old i am

[@dustinketelhut6046]

i was doing a science test in elementary school yea, my pencil broke and guess what. My teacher gets out his pocket knife and sharpened it. Why em i commenting this lol beats me.

[@rhodesianwojak2095]

@@dustinketelhut6046 🤔

[@BrooksnHooks]

Steve Blakley 12?

[@thebloodybaron]

As an englishman, these videos are amazing. i keep asking my wife if we can move to america so i can have some of that sweet 2nd ammendment goodness

[@mclovin5829]

Can you not have guns over there ?

[@callmethegeneral1332]

@@mclovin5829 Not without providing details to the police for a licence, the applying for said licence, then buying said weapon (shotgun and long rifles only as handguns have been outlawed since 1996 as well as a complete gun safe and registering the serial number of each and every weapon you purchase on your licence. The only weapons you can get a hold of without a licence in the UK is a sub 12ft/lbs air rifle and sub 6ft/lbs air pistol... so yeah... I too second the second amendment but some asshole in the UK will ruin it for every law abiding person like they already have.

[@20LookInside12]

@@callmethegeneral1332 Similar here in Canada now, but I am taking my Firearms course anyway. It's not as easy in the States to get firearms as the lamestream media claims it is, but yeah, the 2A is essential and they are so lucky to have it.

[@sambarrantes1752]

Move to America, best choice of your life

[@china_sickness7005]

LoL it’s nice

[@Dazbog373]

I'd love to see a history of the machine gun. Apparently, the first was all the way back in 1580. And there were match/flint lock things called puckers back in the day.

[@EB05312]

I feel like getting a reproduction brown bess is a bit easier than a puckle gun

[@rapatacush3]

By modern standarts, the first macine gun was the maxim.

[@joeg5414]

So you mean they were fully aware if the possibility of machine guns when they wrote the 2nd amendment? 🤔 And they didn't mention restrictions on them? Interesting. Must be what they would have wanted!

[@Dazbog373]

@@joeg5414 "Well regulated militia..." not some idiot with a gun fetish

[@jimbelt9219]

Thanks for this video I just found this I was looking for something to show my kids so this will be great

[@thefalsekingslayer3717]

I always love the double explosion you get on a flintlock rifle

[@SallyWalllyy]

Hell yeah.

[@lilbjgmz]

Same

[@alanyamamura]

Pretty satisfying. That’s why when I get older I’ll want to be in re-enactments.

[@Mithreniel]

@@alanyamamura Do it now before they get banned, lol

[@cmdrfrosty3985]

Hickok 45 I’m convinced you just dream about a certain firearm and they just manifest next to you when you wake up

[@ballparkburgers5799]

Well it would be rather troublesome if he happened to have a dream about the Gustav gun :P

[@dallas3546]

@@ballparkburgers5799 it the Gustav cannon

[@AverageOhioan1903]

salty boi it’s the Gustav Railway Gun

[@jajoitus317]

Cmdr frosty dude ur profile picture is disgusting

[@LounoirRecords]

jeez, that 1903 rifle is a powerful beast. i had no idea

[@guscunnilin]

You have some really cool guns. Thank you for sharing

[@jlts0912]

That dude has aimbot

[@nikospielvogel6464]

yeah, hes using a cronus remote lol

[@CrazyAlaskanCoDShot]

Lol

[@swampsong9740]

only pussies play life with aim assist LMAO

[@ranger1653]

Scooniverse nah bro he’s on pc

[@swampsong9740]

xXBEASTONXx LMAO fr bro pc master race

[@ilovedragons123]

Man I wish he reloaded the m1 garand for the sound.

[@frankbobtodd4950]

Bat only happened when the clip would hit a rock

[@ilovedragons123]

@@frankbobtodd4950 Nope. It happend on ejection.

[@erikjimenez5851]

ItsThatBat you’d have to empty the “clip” the sound came from the ejection Mind you magazines and clips are different

[@ilovedragons123]

@@erikjimenez5851 if you read my reply before, that's what I meant

[@boop5679]

ItsThatBat r u furry?

[@EllaquinnanimalADVENTURES]

Amazing video. Just a pleasure to watch

[@fishontx]

great video, very educational

[@arizona_ranger__804]

Interesting story: they were trying to get rid of the krag rifle so they gave them away/ sold them dirt cheap as hunting guns. So my Great Great Grandad, in the mountains of North Carolina, bought one. So my grandad has an 1898 krag he got from his dad. Real cool!

[@deborahbaker3117]

The t

[@pylonade2785]

Please be my grandpa

[@hickok45]

Maybe, provided your grandma is about 35 and a full time swimsuit model! :-)

[@purpleblunt6679]

Lol

[@Leo7s1822]

LOL 😆

[@janabsawy2021]

Me 2

[@janabsawy2021]

Plz be ma grandpa

[@iqcq2063]

I’m a 15 year old Australian so I’ve grown up for guns to be seen as super evil and rare but I love hearing stories from my great grandfather who’s 87 about what he used to hunt and even some war stories.

[@chad4382]

Guns are not evil. But people can be.

[@iqcq2063]

@@chad4382 agreed chad

[@beanerjoe3001]

I'ma 16 year old American so I've grown up shooting guns and have 6 in my room 3 of them loaded ready to go right now. My AR-15 sits next to me with a 40 round magazine and two 30 round magazine's loaded (when I have bullets). Shits different an't it.

[@iqcq2063]

@@beanerjoe3001 hahaha wow that sound pretty sick

[@kevinmcgill9525]

Ben you're on point I love how this man paints a picture .

[@stopmotionwarehouse8986]

Robber: breaks in Hickock: spots robber Hickocks next video title: Banzai charge demonstration

[@tycalahan8166]

Breaks in "Now go ahead and get yourself something to drink. I haven't made up my mind just yet." ....made up your mind about...what...? "Hehehe this is just a beauty!"

[@Kanyeeast294]

Hicock: so .44 from a colt or 7.62 from an ak47 your choice

[@theplaguedoctor6566]

Robber breaks in during a Hickock stream: Hickock: Ok guys today I'm going to show you how to attach you bayonet to your Martini Henry in less than 2 seconds

[@exgen419]

It should be like Robber:breaks in Hicock: spots robber Hickoks next video title: Banzai charge demonstration with live target!

[@garybailey4489]

Every drill sergeant ever had a stroke when you grabbed that A2 by the carrying handle

[@MasolFeeds]

Adam Nasir yeah... don’t try to make sense of it lul

[@carlito___fml2652]

Why would they have a stroke?

[@Jeff-yz1wx]

@@carlito___fml2652 All of the heat from the reciever on the M16 went straight up to the carrying handle. Using it for its intended purpose was a good way to get burnt hands lol

[@carlito___fml2652]

Jeff ah, lol.

[@Nasty_Piggy]

Gary Bailey even having the ejection port cover open the whole time. Bugged me😂

[@OldManRiv3r]

Super interesting video, I'm not super knowledgeable about firearms because only until very recently my interest in history kinda waned after the 16th century, but man is it interesting stuff. So cool to hear the Civil War having a little bit of every type being used during it!

[@bobbarron6969]

Very interesting lecture and demonstration - thank you.

[@dannylawrence8968]

Damn, that flint lock was really delayed.

[@faceripper77]

All the powder has to ignite

[@54356776]

It builds the suspense.

[@TomasPabon]

That's called "lock time" the delay between pulling the trigger and the bullet getting a move on.

[@collinclark763]

Was he shooting Minie Balls?

[@terrydavenport48]

Flintlocks were always delayed...

[@RealLifeWorthLiving]

The M16 we had in Vietnam had a 20 round magazine. We'd tape two back-to-back so you could turn it over and fire the second magazine without having to reach for a pouch. When I first arrived in-country, in early 1969 I had an M-14 w/ the auto adapter. I changed units and received the M-16.

[@braveslimo3490]

Whoa, are you a Vietnam Veteran?

[@RealLifeWorthLiving]

@@braveslimo3490 Yes, I am.

[@braveslimo3490]

Cool

[@sissipartio5721]

@@RealLifeWorthLiving Do you have any interesting stories?

[@Back4Fungame]

They called that the jungle mag, right?

[@colinsdad1]

That M1903 is absolutely gorgeous! That patina...provenance...a clean, original specimen, such as this one, are getting super rare. Well purchased, Good Sir.

[@markv768]

This is awesome!! To see the pieces of our history since it's inception.

[@age_of_reason]

3:12 Best imitation of comment section in YT history.

[@ramrod9635]

Age of Reason LOL

[@arctrooper9615]

Age of Reason lol

[@0991ekul]

cracked me up big time lol

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

hehe ^^

[@MrBubz-pq3ck]

Marine: I own 16 guns Hickok: hold my beer

[@ryzenenjoyer2824]

Mr. Bubz Marine : I own 20 guns Hickhok: Hold my guns

[@SamuelTrademarked]

@@ryzenenjoyer2824 Marine: I own 30 guns Hickhok: Hold my 300,000 glocks and rifles

[@youraverageboy55]

nobody here please go away Marine: I own 35 guns Hickok: hold my two liter soda

[@trippyman7997]

I've seen you in the comment section 3 times

[@lukedontknow9283]

Hickhock has more guns then austrlia

[@USMCDR]

20 years in the Navy, have carried M14s and up. M27's are the new thing, very nice! Great comprehensive and educational review!

[@glennandersen1552]

Love your channel!

[@joshjohnson3347]

“Aim small, miss small” -Benjamin Martin

[@davecrupel2817]

Words to remember.

[@Arizona9001]

What does aim small mean?

[@davevalle3896]

From "The patriot"

[@isaaclobo7311]

@@Arizona9001 small object or small target

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

Aim big, miss big, bigger loss 😂 what ever u do you'll stay a loser

[@magentuspriest]

Thank you Hicock45 for making the KZbin gun community an enjoyable environment. No politics or dumbassery here.

[@hickok45]

There's already plenty of that around the Internet. :-)

[@nickr2351]

JBryan314 And of course you had to make this about politics.

[@odsttrooper3724]

JBryan314 ironic

[@muckymuck_plays2817]

Purpled man I really hope you ain't talking bout my man Demolition Ranch.

[@nickr2351]

ZestySexy777 It’s okay, when someone brings up a gun that doesn’t mean they are talking about Demo Ranch.

[@haroldlm64]

Great history lesson. Thanks!