Jacob Rupertus Single shot rifle.

Shooting a .45-70 Jacob Rupertus Single shot rifle from 1878.

[@8023120SL]

Waking these lovely old things from their hundred year sleep and making them talk again is a special experience.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Yes, And eloquently stated Sir. I'm no handsome prince but apparently I appealed to her sufficiently to give up her secrets. Regards...Doc

[@markcarew6724]

Thank you, Doctor; you're a credit to the firearms community online.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thanks so much Mark, that is a greatly respected testimonial. I enjoy your productions and also those of your friend's Mr. Brown.

[@Ken-sh3bu]

Thanks for doing what you do so well! Facilitating to see these rare and wonderful tools at work. Please keep going.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Ken, and Merry Christmas morning. I'm pleased that you enjoyed the content. It was a fair amount of research as little is known about these rifles. Best regards.....Doc

[@richardsims1805]

Excellent video!! Never hear of or seen a Jacob Rupertus rifle before. Thanks!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Richard, Glad you found it of interest. After years of looking I have seen very few......Doc

[@vidostuff]

Another beautiful tack driving wood splitter. Congratulations on a great find

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thanks for your continued support Phillip, glad you came along on the shoot! Hope you Summer shooting went well. Here's to the Fall. Regards...Doc

[@daveclemons1225]

Great video as always Doc! I have never seen a firearm from Jcob and Rupertus before. That one was a real tack driver. The mechanics were fascinating to say the least. I always look forward to your video's. Thank you for showing this fine antique rifle to us.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Dave, Yes, the mechanism is clever and I like the overall lines of the gun. It was a pleasure to shoot, just the correct balance for a .45-70 SS. Hope your getting some early fall shooting in out your way. Best regards...Doc

[@rbarnhart2753]

I had never even heard of this rifle, let alone saw one. Thank you so much for this look at another “forgotten” piece of history!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Glad that you enjoyed the presentation, and thanks for commenting. This gun is so uncommon that I thought it may have been a trials rifle, but is a little late in the game for that....Doc

[@33667406]

Eres una bendición para los amantes de las armas del siglo XIX!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Muchas gracias por las palabras amables. Ese período de la historia es muy interesante por toda la innovación de las ideas mecánicas. Saludos cordiales desde EE. UU.

[@33667406]

@@dr.durellshepard398 larga vida a tí Dr.

[@justhavingfun675]

Excellent video. That action reminds me of a Tripplet and Scott.

[@justhavingfun675]

I spoke too soon.

[@johnjamieson6368]

I was going to say the same, since I also have one of those.@@justhavingfun675

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Good morning "Just", I must say that you did cross my mind when I referenced the Ttiplett & Scott ! Happy Shooting ....Doc

[@SagebrushLongshots]

Wonderful presentation of a fantastic rifle. Thank you.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello Sagebrush, Love your long range work ! I truly appreciate the benevolent commentary. It was a pleasure shooting this gun, she was well behaved. Regards....Doc

[@453421abcdefg12345]

A very interesting action, and extensive research on your part! One complication I can see is the the extractor does not retract on loading, so the cartridge needs to be pushed forward on closing the action, but as this was at the very forefront of cartridge arms that problem was probably not addressed. Your Castor Oil plant seems to thrive on Black Powder smoke. Many thanks for posting this! Chris B.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Chris, if I held the muzzle down on loading the cartridge would load itself, but shooting from the bench it did (annoyingly) require an extra step. The extractor doesn't slide as it is solidly fixed to the round bar that the barrel rotates on. So as the barrel rotates, it moves away from the extractor. I'm pleased you caught the Castor plant, as we always enjoy the foliage and seed pods. Regards...Doc

[@oldscoutgp]

That twist action looks awkward, but runs pretty smooth in your hands. I like your Mckeever box and Mills belt. It's a constant battle out west also to protect pioneer graves from developers. Thanks for posting another great video.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Pressed for the truth, I will say it is a little awkward. Of the early breech loaders I always enjoyed the simplicity of the Smith carbine. Thanks so much for the kind review ....Doc

[@Dimwit_the_last_mountainman]

Let's twist again! I used to have a 16 ga Rupertus type 2 shotgun. Well done!

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi John, I'm impressed that you had a Rupertus. There are not too many around. I had a lot of fun playing with this rifle, she shot fine. ....Doc

[@tomottmar7554]

That last comment focused on the "gun report " magazine

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Tom, Not sure what you are after but at 17:02 I list the dates of what I have about the Rupertus. Sept 2004 was by Garry Hollands and Feb. 2011 was by William Roth Jr. Best regards....Doc

[@tomottmar7554]

Hey Doc! Do ya recall the multi month focus on Rupertus . Im gonna look again , i think it was the same author whom wrote about the "3bbl gunco built the American drillings.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Tom, Not sure what you are after but at 17:02 I list the dates of what I have about the Rupertus. Sept 2004 was by Garry Hollands and Feb. 2011 was by William Roth Jr. Best regards....Doc

[@paleoph6168]

Now that's a name you don't hear often.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Rupertus did produce about eight different handguns which he is mostly known for, a few shotguns and very few rifles.

[@jeffe.9904]

Hey Doc thanks for another very enjoyable & educational video. Was there any difference in accuracy between your paperpatch or greese groove bullets?

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hi Jeff, Both types shot well enough but I didn't shoot enough of both to see one out shine the other. (Wow, that sounded like double talk) Best regards,...Doc

[@garrow12225]

Nice rifle with a unique action! Doc did you have a video of a .25-20 single shot?

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I am re-doing my .25-20 SS video. Are you shooting that cartridge ?

[@garrow12225]

@@dr.durellshepard398I was looking at a Stevens 44 in 25-20ss, didn’t win the auction but no worries there is more out there.

[@robertrobert7924]

Doc, the paper wrapped bullet: what diameter was the lead, and did the paper wrap improve accuracy ?
My great grandfather and his 2 wives graves no longer exist because of a housing development. I had no idea that was even legal. Money always wins.

[@dr.durellshepard398]

Hello Robert, The lead core is .450" and the wrapped diameter is .456" ( 350 grain ). They shot fine in this gun, but pressed to conjecture, I must confess that I did not shoot this gun enough to make any firm findings. The sad reality is I may never get back to shooting her for a long time, as so many others in the rack are clamoring, with little arms raised, .....pick me ....pick me ! With Best Regards....Doc

[@dr.durellshepard398]

P.S. Sorry to here of your family graves being desecrated ! As an amateur genealogist I fine it unnerving and uncalled for. If you want to build a development, move a mile down the road and build it.

[@robertrobert7924]

@@dr.durellshepard398 Were the unwrapped lead bullets standard .457" and 405 grain RNFP ?

[@dr.durellshepard398]

@@robertrobert7924 Lee mold #457191, 292 grains, 20:1 alloy, used as cast at .457", light bullet, less recoil, ....for shooters of advanced years.