Thank you sir for another great video. I've noticed a small revolver on your table just above the paper cartridges. What is it? Thanks and keep the good job. Greetings from England.
Hickok,my purchase of a 1861, was built in1865 by Colt. I’d like it to be restored. Anybody you know that can bring my 8 to a 10? Thanks for any help. Thanks from Texas!
Been watching you since 2014. Discovered your channel one day while waiting for the bus to go to work. One of the best discoveries on UA-cam, endlessly interesting. I don’t own guns, and I’m from a part of the US where many people despise the idea of guns. But I enjoy the history, technology, and evolution of firearms so there’s very few people here to chat about stuff like that. Your channel helps fill that hole. Thanks for providing a ton of knowledge and interesting content. Thank you.
It is too bad firearms have become so political because the history and technology of firearms is so interesting. A firearm in the hands of a sane, sober, moral, responsible person is nothing to fear. In fact, it can be a tool to accomplish great good, such as fighting a war to free an enslaved people. We might still have slavery today if the North had disarmed in some naïve notion that it was the moral thing to do. Good people must retain the will and tools to use force as a last resort to defend what is right.
Dang Hickok, you are a dead eye. Lovely rifled musket btw. You have to be in awe of the balls of any man who went into the field of battle knowing that there were Minie balls flying back and forth. Especially knowing of the damage they can do and in an age where medicine was still medieval.
Hi Hicock,I used to have those rolls of fulminant paper for my toy cowboy revolvers when I was a kid! They banged most of the time! So much for safety in the late sixties!! Unthinkable in this modern days! Cool memories!!!
The Civil War era was a time of great innovation for firearms. A local shop recently got in a Burnside, a Remington Model of 1863, a reproduction Sharps paper cartridge rifle and a reproduction Spencer. I bought/traded for all four, they join the Model of 1861 Springfield I got there several years ago. The Remington "Zouave", an original, came with a spare nipple screwed into the stock in the patchbox, there should also have been a patchworm but that was missing. The reproduction patchworms don't have the same thread so I'll have to find an old one, good luck on that.
Cool rifle,still find it kind of interesting that multi shot repeaters, revolvers, percussion rifles and flintlock muskets were all issued to troops in one war
I used to re-enact the 6th US Inf, Civil War period, who were stationed in California before the war. They arrived in California in 1858 armed with 1855s, having walked from the Great Plains. Unfortunately, while they were being shipped back to New York in 1861, a storm came up and they were forced to throw their weapons overboard to lighten the ship.
Very cool. When I was growing up in the early '60s, I used to actually play with what should have been a locked-away Family heirloom, a 1856 Springfield carbine(?) which my great, great Uncle was issued as a member of one of NYS's "Irish Brigades". It was a short rifle/pistol combo which had a detachable stock which was removed via a brass set bolt and knurled nut (top of stock near the pistol grip?). Unfortunately, it had either been stolen or lost in a poker game by my much older brother, RIP. The thing is that I have been unable to find ANYTHING pic or story about this gun. I distinctly remember the little door, the Eagle, ramrod and the distinct "Springfield" engraved along with "1856". Have you, Mr. Handcock, or anyone else reading this ever come across such a rifle? Thanks.
It's my understanding that rifles were found on the battlefields with multiple unfired loads and one of many factors was the cacophony, added to fear/panic and soldiers couldn't tell if their weapons fired. I can imagine that men who participated in one, or many, battles had some degree of hearing loss.
Jack Hinson’s story is indeed interesting on its own. My Pop’s name is Jack. No relation to the civil war sniper Jack however, my GGGGreat grandfather’s brother, Aaron went west into the Kentucky area to make his home after The War between The States ended. He and my GGGGreat grandfather was in the war and both were wounded at different times. Grandfather, Jeremiah, was sent home due to his injuries but Aaron recovered and fought thru to the end and was at the surrender with Gen Lee.
Interesting. I just got to this video this morning and I had watched The Red Badge of Courage last night. Some brave men to fight like this. Great video. God bless all here.
Прекрасный образец! Спасибо за интересное видео, всегда с удовольствием сморю Ваши новые видео. Ваш канал по праву лучший! Дай Бог Вам здоровья и всего лучшего
Would love to see you fire an 1865 Whitworth, he's my great great great grandfather, and have one of his hexagonal tight rifled barreled guns at home, unfortunately not in firing condition.
Love and appreciate all of your videos sir. Do you own all of the rifles and pistols that you show us and if so, how many do you actually own? It's an impressive collection. Semper Fi! 🇺🇸
The new rifle technology that gave Col. George Wright and his 700 men the upper hand against 5000 native Americans right in my back yard in the battle of 4 lakes. A lot of blood shed over land and politics at the hands of that rifle. Great fascinating information and demo. Thanks from Eastern WA.
first time firing my .58 rifle i had the same problem, patch and rod stuck into the chamber... luckly for me a more expert friend saved the day spitting chewed up watermelon down the chamber and shaking it untill it moved. a bit of a weird sistem, but it worked really well.
Another couple issues with the Maynard priming tape that I've heard of are the same as with the old cap rolls. It was hard to line them up properly, and sometimes the door would get bumped open and the tape would unwind.
E bravo nonno hickok 45, mi piace molto perché si diverte un sacco, oltre ad essere eccellente in tecnica armiera... Rende tutto piacevole. Grazie mille.
Maynard G. Crebbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,”work!” Dobie Gillis. I got it fer ser. What beautiful pieces you have there! Kind Thanks for sharing them. What great history to hold in your hands! Good shooting! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
When and if he ever passes, hopefully never. His property should be kept as is. Its a literal museum, its amazing. Ive watched him for over 6 years. Millions of bullet casings
It’s interesting to watch this video knowing my 7th Great Grandfather was a german mercenary fighting for the British during the Revolutionary War. He was taken as a POW and ended up staying in rural Illinois. It’s interesting to know that he may have fought with a firearm much like the one you showcased.
The Revolutionary War (1776) you describe your 7x grandfather fighting in, and American Civil War (1861), where this rifle featured prominently, were fought nearly a century apart.
We find those bullets metal detecting around here where I am from. Battle of fork road was fought within 300 yards of my house. Still earth works from way back then. Awesome to see how these guns and bullets are fired. Go check artifact jack on tic toc and endless search for more stuff on this
Most of the limb amputations done during the Civil War were caused by the infamous Minie Ball. The round was slow, and heavy. If it hit bone, it caused the bone to splinter and shatter on impact. If you were gut-shot it caused massive internal damage, as well as excruciating pain.
Beautiful rifle, but FYI in the Civil War they would only use one finger, normally the middle finger, on the ramrod to load the bullet incase the rifle went off during loading and they would only lose one finger instead of their hand
In reality after firing five or six rounds you would use your fist and even later , ram it into a tree or rock wall if available and given enough time . After that , if really brave , the bayonet or club butt of gun . If not stupid and really hard pressed throw away the gun and jump on shanks mare . [ RUN ] .
Great video! The gun companies are in too big a hurry to get they're newest stuff out before the competition. Same thing in cars. Never buy the first model of a new model! Lol
1861 Springfield vs P53 Enfield video: ua-cam.com/video/l7PrAUfeHQU/v-deo.html
Greetings from Scotland Hickok. Always interesting. You are a rifleman.
Thank you sir for another great video. I've noticed a small revolver on your table just above the paper cartridges. What is it? Thanks and keep the good job. Greetings from England.
@@ebalevski that is a 1851 colt navy, he might have videos on it
Hickok,my purchase of a 1861, was built in1865 by Colt. I’d like it to be restored. Anybody you know that can bring my 8 to a 10? Thanks for any help. Thanks from Texas!
You ever try a role of caps and see if it would light it off ?
It’s always nice to see someone reunited with a gun from their childhood
Lol
Been watching you since 2014. Discovered your channel one day while waiting for the bus to go to work. One of the best discoveries on UA-cam, endlessly interesting. I don’t own guns, and I’m from a part of the US where many people despise the idea of guns. But I enjoy the history, technology, and evolution of firearms so there’s very few people here to chat about stuff like that. Your channel helps fill that hole. Thanks for providing a ton of knowledge and interesting content. Thank you.
You should move to a gun friendly state...😁
Move, but leave your voting habits behind.
@@horseteeth6139 How tf u know how he votes stfu
@@Keoffry1 You should try your own prescription. California is what it is, because of people's voting habits.
It is too bad firearms have become so political because the history and technology of firearms is so interesting. A firearm in the hands of a sane, sober, moral, responsible person is nothing to fear. In fact, it can be a tool to accomplish great good, such as fighting a war to free an enslaved people. We might still have slavery today if the North had disarmed in some naïve notion that it was the moral thing to do. Good people must retain the will and tools to use force as a last resort to defend what is right.
I’m not much of a gun guy myself, but these videos are so damn interesting. I’m happy that there’s people out there trying to preserve history.
I just turn 21 today so I can now FINALLY purchase a handgun! Really excited for it.
RIP to your disposal income.
Happy birthday, but whateva is correct. Lol
Im getting ar 15 soon and im as excited as you
Congrats man!
Happy birthday 🎁🎂
Dang Hickok, you are a dead eye. Lovely rifled musket btw.
You have to be in awe of the balls of any man who went into the field of battle knowing that there were Minie balls flying back and forth. Especially knowing of the damage they can do and in an age where medicine was still medieval.
I love these types of guns, it’s so interesting how they thought of them
Hi Hicock,I used to have those rolls of fulminant paper for my toy cowboy revolvers when I was a kid!
They banged most of the time!
So much for safety in the late sixties!!
Unthinkable in this modern days!
Cool memories!!!
The Civil War era was a time of great innovation for firearms. A local shop recently got in a Burnside, a Remington Model of 1863, a reproduction Sharps paper cartridge rifle and a reproduction Spencer. I bought/traded for all four, they join the Model of 1861 Springfield I got there several years ago. The Remington "Zouave", an original, came with a spare nipple screwed into the stock in the patchbox, there should also have been a patchworm but that was missing. The reproduction patchworms don't have the same thread so I'll have to find an old one, good luck on that.
3-bander Springfield. VERY nice rifle, and beautifully restored. Love that you feature these old muzzle loaders.
Cool rifle,still find it kind of interesting that multi shot repeaters, revolvers, percussion rifles and flintlock muskets were all issued to troops in one war
and machine guns
@@mundanestuff There were NO MACHINE GUN'S BACK THEN!
You mean the Gatling? Not really Machine gun and very limited use
@@jeremykegley1669 Gatling gun, 1862.
@@jacobt1027 not true.
You find your inner peace and Zen when loading these rifles.
Yes, it's like shooting a bow or handloading ammo. All involve more time, but there's something special there.
Always a blast to look at guns like these, the reloading is so satisfying.
Thank you and John for showing that beautiful rifle. Love all the history behind guns like that up to the present time. Awesome job Mr Hickok 45 Sir.
45. Rifleman. We are never tired of the history. Greetings from Scotland.
This dudes like the grandpa we all wanted. Love it
Beautiful rifle.
After reading the title I debated whether or not to even watch this video. Can’t believe how much I learned.
Thanks, fellas.
These videos are really informative! I loved learning about the Maynard priming system. Thank you Hickock45!
I live about 30 mins away from you Hickok45. I would just love to come down and shoot one day! Such a legend!
🔥🔥🔥🔥classic
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How are you not verified
Awesome video as usual. Beautiful camera work for the content. All the closeups are at the right time. Thanks for the firearms education!
love the old firearms
Beauty! The Springfield 1855 rifled musket. You don’t see those everyday on UA-cam.
Nothing beats listening to hickok45 after a bad day
Keep the old rifle videos coming! Love em!!!
I love shooting black powder rifles. I truly appreciate the history lesson awesome piece of equipment you have. Thanks so much have a wonderful day.
I used to re-enact the 6th US Inf, Civil War period, who were stationed in California before the war. They arrived in California in 1858 armed with 1855s, having walked from the Great Plains. Unfortunately, while they were being shipped back to New York in 1861, a storm came up and they were forced to throw their weapons overboard to lighten the ship.
The cackle he gives after every round should be a voiceline for making an accurate shot in most FPS games
Man, that thing is GORGEOUS!!!
Very cool. When I was growing up in the early '60s, I used to actually play with what should have been a locked-away Family heirloom, a 1856 Springfield carbine(?) which my great, great Uncle was issued as a member of one of NYS's "Irish Brigades". It was a short rifle/pistol combo which had a detachable stock which was removed via a brass set bolt and knurled nut (top of stock near the pistol grip?). Unfortunately, it had either been stolen or lost in a poker game by my much older brother, RIP.
The thing is that I have been unable to find ANYTHING pic or story about this gun. I distinctly remember the little door, the Eagle, ramrod and the distinct "Springfield" engraved along with "1856". Have you, Mr. Handcock, or anyone else reading this ever come across such a rifle? Thanks.
Yes, I've seen those somewhere at gun shows. Pretty cool. They are the pistol or carbine version of this 1855 Springfield.
Was your uncle an officer? They would have carried those early in the war.
You excel above and beyond all the you tube producers. Love the historical facts.
It's my understanding that rifles were found on the battlefields with multiple unfired loads and one of many factors was the cacophony, added to fear/panic and soldiers couldn't tell if their weapons fired. I can imagine that men who participated in one, or many, battles had some degree of hearing loss.
They should have felt the recoil, but who knows what one feels during intense battle.
Jack Hinson’s story is indeed interesting on its own. My Pop’s name is Jack. No relation to the civil war sniper Jack however, my GGGGreat grandfather’s brother, Aaron went west into the Kentucky area to make his home after The War between The States ended. He and my GGGGreat grandfather was in the war and both were wounded at different times. Grandfather, Jeremiah, was sent home due to his injuries but Aaron recovered and fought thru to the end and was at the surrender with Gen Lee.
Interesting. I just got to this video this morning and I had watched The Red Badge of Courage last night. Some brave men to fight like this.
Great video.
God bless all here.
Only 161 years old and still a beaut.
Прекрасный образец! Спасибо за интересное видео, всегда с удовольствием сморю Ваши новые видео. Ваш канал по праву лучший! Дай Бог Вам здоровья и всего лучшего
Now what's that language?
@@nokachi3339 Russian
@@nokachi3339 🤦♂️
@@nokachi3339 zoomer alert
Blessings to all our Russian brothers and sisters 👍
Thank you great video. JOHN DOES GREAT CAMERA WORK. Makes it a pleasure to watch…
What a beaut! I want one! I love spring field rifles
Long live Hickok45
I personally prefer your older weapons videos so thank you for this video
I love the history you share.
Would love to see you fire an 1865 Whitworth, he's my great great great grandfather, and have one of his hexagonal tight rifled barreled guns at home, unfortunately not in firing condition.
Wow. That is in such a pretty condition after all these years. What a lovely thing to see, history in the flesh.
That gun is quite nice too.
Thanks for sharing the history and a nice rifle.
That is an incredibly well kept weapon for it's age.
That is a big chunk of lead this rifle take you back in time its cool that use still able to get ammo for it
Hickok45 you are looking good.. hands down the best channel
Banger video as always
I love these time travel episodes. Smoking pots first thing in the morning too. You boys get after it.
Its a work of art and proud history
Very cool, rifled musket
That is a beautiful rifle. Imagine if it could talk. That's a Civil War vet.
LOL!! Love the note and that gorgeous rifle!!
Nice “The Griffin’s” cigar box! Great quality smokes.
Love and appreciate all of your videos sir. Do you own all of the rifles and pistols that you show us and if so, how many do you actually own? It's an impressive collection. Semper Fi! 🇺🇸
Depends on the firearm. We always share in the main video with any firearm whether it's mine or is borrowed.
@@hickok45 very nice, thank you for your response and for all the great videos.
The new rifle technology that gave Col. George Wright and his 700 men the upper hand against 5000 native Americans right in my back yard in the battle of 4 lakes. A lot of blood shed over land and politics at the hands of that rifle. Great fascinating information and demo. Thanks from Eastern WA.
Gun may be antique but still works like a charm
Just picked up my Glock 19 Gen 3 you helped me confirm my choice of Glock over the M&P Shield life really is good
That is Just SO Awesome! Absolutely Beautiful! Great history here, very enjoyable!
Thanks for sharing! Very interesting.
That was made to last the ages. Wow! Amazing.
Thank you for doing more black powder guns!
first time firing my .58 rifle i had the same problem, patch and rod stuck into the chamber... luckly for me a more expert friend saved the day spitting chewed up watermelon down the chamber and shaking it untill it moved. a bit of a weird sistem, but it worked really well.
Could a bayonet have been attached to this rifle?
Yes, the same bayonet as the one for the 1861 Springfield. I should have put it on. I'll be sure to have it out for Chapter 2.
Love the pun sir, love the pun at the beginning
Jesus. I’m convinced Hickok could accurately hit the International Space Station with a slingshot.
Another couple issues with the Maynard priming tape that I've heard of are the same as with the old cap rolls. It was hard to line them up properly, and sometimes the door would get bumped open and the tape would unwind.
E bravo nonno hickok 45, mi piace molto perché si diverte un sacco, oltre ad essere eccellente in tecnica armiera... Rende tutto piacevole. Grazie mille.
Beautiful example Hickok
Maynard G. Crebbs,,,,,,,,,,,,,”work!” Dobie Gillis. I got it fer ser. What beautiful pieces you have there! Kind Thanks for sharing them. What great history to hold in your hands! Good shooting! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
When and if he ever passes, hopefully never. His property should be kept as is. Its a literal museum, its amazing. Ive watched him for over 6 years. Millions of bullet casings
Absolutely beautiful!
It’s interesting to watch this video knowing my 7th Great Grandfather was a german mercenary fighting for the British during the Revolutionary War. He was taken as a POW and ended up staying in rural Illinois. It’s interesting to know that he may have fought with a firearm much like the one you showcased.
Am I dumb or is the history off? I am not insulting you I am just confused.
The Revolutionary War (1776) you describe your 7x grandfather fighting in, and American Civil War (1861), where this rifle featured prominently, were fought nearly a century apart.
Appreciate you showing everything.
this might be the coolest gun I've ever seen
No bumpstock? HA HA HA . THAT GUN IS A BEAUTY. I always enjoy your videos.
It's shoots straight and very fast. A deadly combination.
This man is a nation treasure we must protect him
I love this video, history and these rifles! A+++
Very nice musket. Absolutely love it.
We find those bullets metal detecting around here where I am from. Battle of fork road was fought within 300 yards of my house. Still earth works from way back then. Awesome to see how these guns and bullets are fired. Go check artifact jack on tic toc and endless search for more stuff on this
Used to do civil war re enactments…theses muskets are super fun to shoot and kick like a mule!!! Packing pouches and busting caps!
That is a beautiful gun.
Getting capped with a muzzleloader in the 21st century is just a humiliation kill
Wow, that thing is Beautiful
2:02 "That is a big chunk of lead"
Considering how big the bullet is on Hickok's big hand is, that bullet is pretty darn big.
I recently watched Glory (again), and when you are reloading, I cannot help but hear Colonel Shaw (Matthew Broderick) yelling to do it “FASTER!!!!!” 😆
Very impressive I’ve never seen any gun smoke pot like that before just devastating
Right on
Most of the limb amputations done during the Civil War were caused by the infamous Minie Ball. The round was slow, and heavy. If it hit bone, it caused the bone to splinter and shatter on impact. If you were gut-shot it caused massive internal damage, as well as excruciating pain.
Yes, but see my discussion of this in the most recent Sunday Shoot-a-Round.
I love these old rifles. Thanks! How do you clean them to avoid corrosion?
Original? That sure looks clean being over a century and a half old!
I almost choked laughing at the hidden message in the patch box
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Da man is sooo knowledgable
Beautiful rifle, but FYI in the Civil War they would only use one finger, normally the middle finger, on the ramrod to load the bullet incase the rifle went off during loading and they would only lose one finger instead of their hand
In reality after firing five or six rounds you would use your fist and even later , ram it into a tree or rock wall if available and given enough time . After that , if really brave , the bayonet or club butt of gun . If not stupid and really hard pressed throw away the gun and jump on shanks mare . [ RUN ] .
Just fantastic shooting and talking
Hickok should be a character in Red dead redemption 3
What beautiful file musket
Great video! The gun companies are in too big a hurry to get they're newest stuff out before the competition. Same thing in cars. Never buy the first model of a new model! Lol