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Little House Guy
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Eric with his Original Takedown Model 1894 Winchester in .30-30 (mfd in 1895)
This rifle is an original model 1894 takedown Winchester in .30-30 and displays the serial number 16,016, which puts it at early 1895. This rifle was originally owned by Mr. Steinhoff, who was one of the founders of Cuddy Valley (outside of Frazier Park, CA, where I live) and after whom Steinhoff Road was named. I have not shot modern factory rounds in the rifle and don't plan to. Although I think factory rounds would be OK, I am simply not comfortable with it being that this piece is so early. In fact, there was another rifle for sale also previously owned by Mr. Steinhoff, manufactured in 1912, with an octagon barrel, that had stamped on it that it was specifically designed and reinforced for smokeless powder. However, being primarily a black powder shooter of originals, I was more drawn to this early 1895 iteration of the Winchester 1894. I know this rifle has always been designed for smokeless powder but am not sure of what grade or at what pressures. Besides, I did shoot factory ammo in the 1912 rifle ( they do pack a wallop compared to my standards) but found that I wasn't as effective at the 80-to-120-yard range as I am with my own reloads. Call me weird, but I really wanted the early 1895 iteration and was not in the position to buy both that and the octagon-barrel one manufactured in 1912.
The slugs that I have cast for this rifle are of mostly lead, tin, and antimony, which makes them pretty hard. (We call it "trash lead" at the range and generally find it unsuitable for black powder rifle cartridges, which we shoot 99% of the time). The slugs are 174 grains and are sized down to .308 inch in diameter. As you can see, I've added a gas check on the end of each slug since the .30-30 round was originally all copper jacketed to my knowledge, and not doing so will leave lead in the bore, further making each subsequent shot more and more inaccurate. The higher temperature explosion of this higher-performing smokeless powder is just too hot for hard cast lead and will produce some melting, resulting in some leading of the bore. The charge that I have used could be labeled rather anemic in comparison to today's standard ( 19.1 grains of IMR 4227), but I have found it to be effective for the target applications of the ranges involved in this trial-walk match. The lubrication that I have used is harder than the one I use for black powder slugs, about 80% beeswax and 20% olive oil compared to a 50/50 mix, which I primarily use.
Lastly, I'd like to thank my good friend, Joe, for filming these videos of me goofing off with these pieces. Without his iPhone work, none of my videos would be possible.
The slugs that I have cast for this rifle are of mostly lead, tin, and antimony, which makes them pretty hard. (We call it "trash lead" at the range and generally find it unsuitable for black powder rifle cartridges, which we shoot 99% of the time). The slugs are 174 grains and are sized down to .308 inch in diameter. As you can see, I've added a gas check on the end of each slug since the .30-30 round was originally all copper jacketed to my knowledge, and not doing so will leave lead in the bore, further making each subsequent shot more and more inaccurate. The higher temperature explosion of this higher-performing smokeless powder is just too hot for hard cast lead and will produce some melting, resulting in some leading of the bore. The charge that I have used could be labeled rather anemic in comparison to today's standard ( 19.1 grains of IMR 4227), but I have found it to be effective for the target applications of the ranges involved in this trial-walk match. The lubrication that I have used is harder than the one I use for black powder slugs, about 80% beeswax and 20% olive oil compared to a 50/50 mix, which I primarily use.
Lastly, I'd like to thank my good friend, Joe, for filming these videos of me goofing off with these pieces. Without his iPhone work, none of my videos would be possible.
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Eric with a Peabody Rifle in .50 Rimfire (1866)
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This rifle is one that I don't own YET, but I hope to in the future. It is a friend's and is in .50 Rimfire. This rifle is an 1866 pattern (the first, I believe) and shoots the .50 rimfire cartridge in .50-60. However, for the distances in this video, I only used 45 grains of FF Goex, not 60, in order to be more effective during this match. Interestingly, Peabody rifles were chambered in a few ...
Eric with his Spencer New Model Military Rifle in .56-.50
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This is an original model 1867 Spencer rifle in .56-.50. These designations are unlike later black powder cartridges in that the numbers do not denote the "caliber" and powder charge but the diameter at the base and mouth of the case, respectively. This is the more improved version of the cartridge, for it started out, as shown in my Spencer carbine video, as .56-.56. There is also a wildcat ve...
Eric with his Original 1860 Spencer Carbine in .56-.56
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This is an original model 1860 Spencer carbine in .56-.56. These designations are unlike later black powder cartridges in that the numbers do not denote the "caliber" and powder charge but the diameter at the base and mouth of the case, respectively. Later models (1865 and 1867) used an improved necked-down version of the cartridge primarily in .56-.50. There is also a wildcat version of the ca...
Teaser: Eric with his 1858 Remington New Model Army Cap and Ball Revolver (Uberti)
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No outfit and no cameraman due to Corona virus! I can't wait for all of this to be over! Anyway, I've had to put my other video plans on hold, so here's a quick teaser with my 1858 Remington New Model Army cap and ball revolver in .44 caliber by Uberti. These shots were between 20 and 25 yards. I used about 28 grains of FFF Goex and a .454 round ball. Although my old phone's video quality didn'...
Eric with his Original .50-70 Remington Rolling Block (Chapter 2)
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This is an original .50-70 Remington Rolling Block with a New York pattern manufactured in 1871. The slug is .515 inches in diameter and 425 grains; it is 20 parts lead and 1 part tin. This .50-70 rifle actually takes a case that is a tad longer than available .50-70 cases, so they are .50-90 cases that I have trimmed down to match the chamber length of this rifle. As a result, I can load a ful...
Teaser: Eric with his .41 Rimfire Derringer (Type II, ca. 1889)
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This is an original second model Derringer manufactured around 1888. It is rimfire, so I use reloadable cases that allow a .22 blank to be inserted. I have loaded the cases with about 10 grains of FFF Goex and a .395 round ball. I purchased 12 cases from this website: www.hlebooks.com/32rfkit/prices.htm The .22 (6 mm) blanks were ordered from Dixiegunworks: www.dixiegunworks.com/index/page/prod...
Eric with his 1860 Henry Repeater (Chapter 2)
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This 1860 Henry (in .44-40) is one of my only cartridge rifles in my collection that is a reproduction, this one being from Uberti. I loaded these cases with 35 grains of FF Goex (not FFF Goex) and have been able to get a much better group. The projectile is 240 grains, 20 parts lead, and one part tin. The distances in this off-hand trail-walk ranged from 50 to 185 yards. Also, I would like to ...
Teaser: Eric with his Black Powder 10-Gauge Cartridge Parker Bros. Shotgun
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I picked up this 1880s Parker Bros. 10-gauge Shotgun at the last Las Vegas Arms show in January of 2019. I have loaded these 2 and 7/8-inch shells with 116 grains of 1F Goex under (not "on" as I misspoke in the video) 1 and 5/8 ounces of #6 bird shot. I hope to film a more extensive video with this piece in the future so that I can show how it patterns and performs at various distances. Interes...
Eric with his Model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor (.45-70)
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This is a model 1888 Springfield Trapdoor military rifle manufactured in 1892. It has a rod bayonet, meaning that the "cleaning rod" can be extended and catches in a notch to also serve as a bayonet. (I, unfortunately, didn't stab anything with it to demonstrate.) I loaded these .45-70 cases with 63 grains of FF Goex and a 405-grain slug. I cast the slugs in a mold with 20 parts lead and 1 part...
Eric with his Burnside Carbine (Fifth Model, 1863-1865)
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The Burnside carbine is an interesting gun. I really like this "in-between" technology from the American Civil War. Specifically, this carbine is a breech loader with what I call the snow cone case, for it just has a flash hole at the bottom and makes a gas seal at the top with a large rounded lip. In this video, I shoot the Burnside cases loaded with 52 grains of FF Goex, the fullest I can loa...
Eric with his Original 1886 Winchester in .45-70 (Chapter 2)
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I loaded these cartridges for my original Winchester a little hot with 65 grains of FF Goex black powder. The flat-nosed bullet is .457 inches in diameter, 405 grains, 20 parts lead, and one part tin. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1894 and has a pristine bore, which just made me have to get it! This day was a personal record for me with 18 hits out of 25 shots. Also, I would like to...
Eric with his Mauser Gewehr 1871
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The Mauser 1871 was the German empire's first bolt action rifle to shoot a centerfire metalic cartridge. (This particular piece was manufactured in 1875.) The cartridge is 11.15 mm x 60mmR, and I loaded them with 75 grains of FF Goex, which I believe was the original load. In this video, I shot the same bullet (.446 inch, 370 grains, 20 parts lead, 1 part tin) in my 1871 that I shoot in my Maus...
Eric with his Werndl Rifle 1867/77
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The Werndl-Holub rifle (1867) was the first centerfire metallic cartridge infantry rifle of the the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The original cartridge was 11.15 x 42mmR. Later, in 1877, the cartridge was necked down and improved to 11.15 x 58mmR. This original piece displays the date 1870 but has been modified to accept the improved cartridge. The slug that I use in this video is .446 inches and 3...
Eric with his Maynard Carbine (Second Model, 1863-1865)
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This is an original second model Maynard carbine from the American Civil War. It is a percussion breech-loading cartridge carbine, which uses flanged brass cartridges with a small flash hole at the base. Thus, a musket cap is still required to prime the piece. I have these cases loaded with 40 grains of FF Goex black powder. The projectiles that I shoot in this video are .519 diameter and weigh...
Eric with his Civil War Springfield Contract Musket (1864)
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Eric with his Civil War Springfield Contract Musket (1864)
Eric with his Mauser 71/84 (manufactured 1888)
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Eric with his Mauser 71/84 (manufactured 1888)
Eric with his Smith Carbine (Poultney & Trimble 1861-1865)
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Eric with his Smith Carbine (Poultney & Trimble 1861-1865)
Eric with his Original 1886 Winchester in .45-70 (manufactured 1894)
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Eric with his Original 1886 Winchester in .45-70 (manufactured 1894)
Eric with his Springfield Trapdoor (.45-70, Model 1873)
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Eric with his Springfield Trapdoor (.45-70, Model 1873)
Eric with his .50-70 Remington Rolling Block [1871 (original)]
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Eric with his .50-70 Remington Rolling Block [1871 (original)]
Eric with his 1860 Henry Repeater (Uberti Reproduction, .44-40)
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Eric with his 1860 Henry Repeater (Uberti Reproduction, .44-40)
Eric with his Martini-Henry Rifle (Mark IV, 1887, Nepal Cache)
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Eric with his Martini-Henry Rifle (Mark IV, 1887, Nepal Cache)
Cannon and Mortar Match (Sespe Rendezvous 2015)
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Cannon and Mortar Match (Sespe Rendezvous 2015)
Eric with his .54 Caliber Flintlock Rifle by Lyman
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Eric with his .54 Caliber Flintlock Rifle by Lyman
Eric with his .45-70 in 1880s regalia (minus the sunglasses)
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Eric with his .45-70 in 1880s regalia (minus the sunglasses)
VERY ENJOYABLE
It was certainly a good day that I will remember!
Imagine getting hit by these .57 cal monsters, and these were responsible for comminuted fractures that had all their victims' destroyed limbs amputated during the Civil War.
The punching power with the shockwave that occurs in the body is certainly lethal.
@littlehouseguy7782 the reason why Spencer Minie rimfires were feared in the Civil War.
I have to get a pair of those musical shoes for myself.
Parkers Greeners, and the old Lefevers were all great in their day. Still great
Que potencia 👍👍👍😂😂😂
Arma de fogo ãntíga e poderósa 😡👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@marciocvieira4554 Isso é verdade! Os braços de pólvora negra são bastante dramáticos.
@@littlehouseguy7782 smokeless não tem gráça,, apesar de ser mais forte 🤔
Exzellent shooting!!! Wonderful rifle!! ❤❤❤ what were the distances?
The drip
BRILLIANT VIDEO, I love your enthusiasm Sir! With sharp duds like Wyatt Earp and some sharp shooting skills at the the longer ranges. . . BOOM - Ding, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha!!! That laugh - just superb. I enjoyed every second of this video. BTW, I do have an immaculate 1867 US Peabody on the wall, and they are long, elegant pieces of kit and were indeed very well made. I can see why they were so popular around the World, back in the day.
Man this thing is cool. I recently saw one had sold on Simpson LTD and I wanted to see what the action was like. Now I want one lol
*It's a shame that a Pretentious Dweeb that ridiculous looking owns a rifle that cool*
Once one gets used to simi-cocking then lever in a round then full cock.. not real hard to fire with some speed. Way way ahead of the standard Civil War muzzle loaders of that day!
We miss your content
Hi Eric! I watched all your video again. I'd love to see your new videos, but health comes first. Take care man.
@@HoongEi That is a very kind thing to say, and I am truly grateful for it.
Eric, tengo un 94 takedown en cal. 38-55 Nro. 27071.
@@33667406 ¿Y lo has disparado? ¿Cómo haces el cartucho de .38-55?
@@littlehouseguy7782 lo he disparado y lo hago 2 ó 3 veces al año. Tengo un pequeño stock de vainas Starline, die LEE, y molde para bala LEE de 250 gn. Recargo con 20 gn de Reloder 7. El rallado del cañón está +/- 6 de 10.
Hey！Eric it‘s been a long time not seeing ur updates!
@@henrygu9266 That is nice of you to ask. It has been a few years since I posted. Yeah, my eyes certainly aren't as good as they used to be, so I need to try to get over the fact that I am not quite as dangerous anymore and just try to have a good time. That's just the way it is.
I need some of those spurs just walking in the saloon would put shivers down any Cowboys back!!!
@@tripplebeards3427 Ha! I bought those in Tombstone, Arizona.
Nice Rifle and good shoot! Before a week i bought a Springfield 1871 rolling block chambered in 50-70 Govt. From where you found this ammo belt for 50-70? Is this belt is repro or original? I am trying to find a ammo pouch repro or a cartridge belt repro but for now I can't find them for sale anywhere.
The belt was gifted to me by a member of our black powder shooting club. I sincerely believe it is a reproduction. I don't know from where it came since it was given to me by someone who got it from a former member who had passed away. Good luck.
How did you make ammo for it? Being a rimfire.
The rifle has a breech block conversion, which allows me to shoot centerfire cartridges in it.
Eric, Do you have to use a special Cone or an original cone to keep newly made ones from peening the hammer?
I don't fully understand this question since the hammer hits a percussion cap on the nipple. I must be missing something.
Miss ya
Great vids! New subscriber here
Well, I bought 200 original 1887 11.15 x 58mmR Werndl rounds off GB thinking i would find a original rifle for them. 10 years later no luck.
This is an old video but I wanted to ask is your rifle feel exceedingly light? Mine feels like a feather and it's all there and functional.
Hi Eric, Thanks for letting me tag along on your shoot, ( I know I'm late to the party ) . Your Burnside looks to be in fine condition and great shooting at the different ranges on your part. You have inspired me to get mine out of the vault and load some ammo. What are you shooting these days ? Best regards....Doc
12-01-2023..Hope all is OK, haven't seen any vids from you in too long!
p.s. i hope he isn’t wasting that brass ! you can use it many times over !!!!
I certainly do reload the cases.
it’s a very easy operation !! i wished he would handle it a little more gently ! it’s not like opening and closing a smith !!!
Those cases were a hair too long and I couldn't get the breechblock to latch all the way closed if I didn't shut it with alacrity. The gun will fire even if the breech is not fully latched shut, and it scared the hell out me when it happened once, so I tend to make sure.
I have also noticed that the blowdown from the musket cap starts to foul up the moving spring mechanism in the breech block. If I am practicing at the bench, I regularly lubricate that mechanism. I didn't have that luxury in the trail walk match.
Eric, you disappeared again. We need more videos!
Targets are too close.
*THUMP* >Noticeable Delay *ting.*
10:20 is when i decided to go get a 1888
Thanks. The video all makes me look better than I am. Although I am good enough to be dangerous, I actually don't shoot this gun that well off-hand as it is too muzzle heavy for me. Additionally, folks in my shooting group shoot circles around me with these in bench-rest matches with all iron sights. However, many of them are not fond of the rod-bayonet trapdoors, which this one is, as they say that they don't vibrate right when you shoot them. I am not that good enough of a shooter to make a significant difference with this one as opposed to my earlier model trapdoor; I have shone and lost with both that I own in matches. The other big question- Is the Buffington sight all that in the first place to make you shoot better? There is no agreement in my group on that either.
Where I get one
Great shot
That was nice shooting. Are you still making videos.
I have one 1894 take down made in 1898 and a Model 55 take down made on 1929. Very cool rifles.