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- Another tough choice, choosing my favorite single shot rifle to keep!!!!
Rifles on table: Springfield Trapdoor 1884, Shiloh Sharps Model 1874 Montana Rough Rider, Uberti High Wall, Springfield Trapdoor Carbine 1873, Ruger No. 1, & Remington Rolling Block.
We have multiple videos on all these firearms. Perhaps I'll link to a few.
1873 Springfield Trapdoor: • 1873 Trapdoor Springfi...
Shiloh Sharps 1874: • 1874 Shiloh Sharps Mon...
Original Remington Rolling Block: • Original Remington Rol...
Ruger No. 1 .338 Win Mag: • Ruger No.1 .338 Win Mag
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We have multiple videos on all these firearms.
1873 Springfield Trapdoor: th-cam.com/video/pdd1Oq-Rgzk/w-d-xo.html
Shiloh Sharps 1874: th-cam.com/video/Db8BQg3XrmA/w-d-xo.html
Original Remington Rolling Block: th-cam.com/video/DEd0KWW9a9k/w-d-xo.html
Ruger No. 1 .338 Win Mag: th-cam.com/video/DJ_MeVFC-uU/w-d-xo.html
Something so satisfying about the way the trap-door springfield pops out the spent cartridge.
I agree!
My dream gun!!! That and Sharps!
They didn't always do that
when wanted though
I've read old articles from the
turn of the 20th century that
said that a few soldiers would
carry a stick to poke the spent
brass out after the rifle was
fairly fouled up with gunk.
I've shot an original, but with
smokeless ammo so BP fouling wasn't an issue
I am the fortunate owner of one and love shooting it, which I don’t very often. So I really NEED a Shiloh Sharps.😂
Sharps and Springfield are true American 🇺🇸 rifles!
Shooting with a single shot does have something therapeutic to me. The slow pace of loading, careful aiming, shooting etc etc I love it. It slows you down. Great vid 👍
Easy pick for me, Ruger #1. Best looking, most practical, best hunting cartridge of the bunch.
Thank you so very much for showing us your collection again. Being in the UK it’s hard to own such beautiful firearms so I live through you! Kind regards 👍
Luckily single shot rifles are easier to own, still a lot of paperwork but they're considered recreational and non-threatening.
Sourcing or reloading your own ammo is expensive as hell for old American rifles in the UK though, definitely one advantage of the US is even the obscure cartridges have a following if you have connections.
I love all these single shots! Reminds me of being a young boy and poor. Every shot counted. If Dad heard a shot, there better be meat on the table! My favorite of all was his Savage 30-30 break open. I still have it and still get hogs with it. Ill never sell it.
I have hunted for years with my NEF .270 cal top break single shot, the rifle was so inexpensive but has always got the job done, always a keeper.
My first rifle was a Handi-Rifle in .243. Killed my first several deer with it.
Killed many unlucky animals
with H&R/NEF break actions
rifle and shotgun both
No problem with the "cheap "
firearms
I have an NEF Topper ca.1985 in12 ga, so I knew I liked the basic platform. I also wanted a Handirifle in .357 magnum as a companion rifle to a .38 revolver. I found a beautiful Handirifle at a reasonable price on a used rack in a Cabela's, but as it was in .243 Win I gave it a pass. Big mistake. I didn't realize was that NEF had already closed down production. Their website hung around years afterwards, still advertising the gun I wanted as though it was still in production. Had I known, I'd have bought that Handirifle anyway, then stocked up on the .243 ammo I didn't have at a later date.
There is an elegance to single shots. I have a Rossi 92 in .357 mag now so that itch is satisfied, but is anyone ever actual started producing Handirifles again, I'd sure be tempted!
All those rifles are incredible! I have a Ruger #1 in 300 win mag and love it , most accurate rifle I own and can shoot way farther than I'm capable. Thanks Hickok for bringing all those out to show !
I actually have 3 single shot .410 shotguns that I inherited from my grandmother, my wife’s grandfather and my wife’s cousin, and I can actually say that I love the simplicity of a single shot👍
The Sharps is just a sublime piece of work. I have one from Pedersoli with the 32" octagon barrel and upgraded walnut stock. Out of the 10 rifles I own (not much per American standards, I know) it might be the last rifle I'd ever want to sell, even though technically it's the least useful rifle, utility wise. Handling and shooting it just makes you feel... good.
The gong rings for a full 10 seconds when hit with a 45-70. Sweeeeet!!
It is terrific that you have the numbers of choices that you do. I always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing this latest 'dilemma'.
What a great collection, one shot is all you need! I will retire doing something like this for sure. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful videos, the content is great!
I like your pick! Backing you up!👍👍👍👍👍
God bless all here
I’m not sure that you could have picked a “wrong” one out of that line up. Single shots hold a special place for me and I have about 40 antique single shots. I think it would take me a couple of years to work out my favorite!
I have the NEF single shot in 45.70. I have successfully hunted deer many years with it. Cheap simple and fun to shoot.
Love single shots in rifles and shotguns. Love the simplicity in design and function.
I just love the sound of these old rifles 😀
I remember when I was around 20 years old. Seeing a trap door raffle. At the flea market it had An octagon barrel and I could have bought that for under a $100. I can still kick my butt for not buying that rifle back then. People didn't even know what they had. And I didn't know what was setting there before me for under a hundred dollars thanks for the video hickok
I’ve had that happen a couple times to me. Looking back I beat myself up for passing on them. Missed a chance on a Ruger Blackhawk in .41 magnum for $120.00 back in the day. I didn’t have the money with me and went back the next day, of course it was gone.
Always good when Hickok uploads!
Single shot envy ! My only single shot is a 1915 Stevens Favorite Takedown in .32 RIMFIRE . It was the first gun I ever shot in 1961. It was passed on to me in the 70's. The sad news is that it has become a nic-nak since there is no longer ammo available (at a realistic price) . I did have an old timer make some for me, once. He used a ramset cap in an offset hole he drilled in the case. They worked but I moved 1600 away and it has been idle since '95. So, now, I take it out annually, clean it and remember the outings with my Grandfather. 🤠
Awesome, breathtaking.
Love your channel. Stay strong 💪
Always loved the Ruger #1, never owned one but I would be happy with any rifle on the table. Agree with your reasoning..
As a kid in the late 50s-early 60s I had the Mattel Rolling Block single shot cap rifle. I really loved working that rolling block. As best I recall the block was metal, though I don't remember forsure. I don't know if it was a big seller because it was only a single shot - and I also had the two wonderful Mattel 'Six Shooters' the first was the Fanner Fifty which could load a 50-shot roll of caps and fan them all one after another rather reliably. The other was the Mattel Shoot 'en Shell, a real six-shooter that loaded individual cartridges with Greenie Stick 'm Caps on the base of each shell like a primer. The 'bullet' was a little bit of plastic in a bullet shape that was inserted against spring pressure into the casing - the vibration of the firing caused the bullet to come free of its pinion 'ers' and shoot out thru the barrel - to a miniscule distance of about eight feet, with three feet of that eight being the downward slope of expended energy. Later in life I handled a Ruger Bearcat, which came out in '58, and I swear it handled just like the Shootin' Shell for size, weight, and balance. I also had the Mattel belt buckle with a single shot derringer - when loaded, you'd activate it, and it would swing out to point forward and fire its lone cap. My folks didn't buy us but one or two toys per year, and I loved the Mattel cap guns they were able to afford.
Those were different days. There were no blocking bars in the barrels unless the method of manufacturing required them. There were no bright orange nose cones to keep cops from shooting kids dead who were simply running the neighborhood playing cops and robbers.
I doubt if I will ever own a real rolling block rifle, but heck,it would please me enough to find an old working Mattel version just for kicks.
Beautiful guns. I think I might have chose the Ruger but you can't go wrong with any of them.
Another awesome video sir. Thank you
I just got the Uberti high wall in 45-70 . Haven’t had a chance to fire it yet,but your review made me decide to add it to my other western guns. You’re a very bad influence on me. You have a great day !😁👍
Good Morning Professor, I would Love me a Ruger 1. I Enjoy your passion. Thanks for sharing.
Great Choice, Cartridge and rifle with open sights for short range hunting.
My favorites are on the other end of the spectrum BSA Martinis in 22 LR either iron sights or with the old, elegant 7/8 inch scopes Unertyl and others. These are still extremely accurate with modern ammunition. Even those without free floating barrels just take a couple of shots to warm up.
I agree with 22s! We have a collection of Savage, JC Higgins, Western Auto, Sears, Stevens.......the single shots are great especially with 18 grandkids!!!! SO MUCH FUN! And lots of squirrels and rabbits!!
I also have a ruger number one in .338. I love it.
I have a few single shots but none as nice as yours. Mine are only New England firearms. I wish I had an old one like those. That Uberti is a beauty in my opinion. Clean classic lines.
Same choice same reasons love the sharps, love all of em tbh never enjoyed the recoil on that .338 however
C'mon Hickok! Eliminating an 1873 carbine whilst keeping the Ruger #1 still on the table? I certainly like your ultimate choice, but that old blackpowder carbine deserved a "1a" designation! LOL
Only because I'm going to narrow down to the ones I can shoot, shoot, and shoot all I want. The 1873 carbine is certainly the most desirable firearm on the table, in my opinion.
Morning Greg,,,Well my choice would have been the same as your choice...However if I was going to rely on surviving for food,,I'd have a 22 cal single shot too for smaller critters..I have many early 1900s 22 cal single shots,,which were extremely popular during their early lives..I also have many early single shotguns noting their limited value but I just love the historical feeling and simplicity of these relics of American history when I shoot them..Simply amazing and wonder their history.. Anyway love all your Singles,,and agree with your passion for these fine tools...Again,,love from SW Ohio. Neil
I bought a pedersoli sharps carabine, i love the feeling of shooting those 45/70 torpedo’s, many thanks for these wonderfull video’s, greetings from brussels 👍👍
I'm amazed at how well my CVA Scout in 45-70 shoots. It's light and handy, but the muzzle brake keeps recoil down, and the trigger is practically flawless. No take up, breaks clean as glass at about 3.5lb, and no overtravel. I highly recommend them!
I like the trapdoors the best I think. Just really cool looking and operating guns
I would pick the Sharps as well. Your videos are appreciated
You could strap all 6 of these to yourself like a pirate with flint locks.
I used to have a H&R in 270 Win and loved that rifle.
In 1979 I purchased a Ruger number one in 20 to 250 with a ball barrel added a 4 to 12 Leopold scope using 55 grain hollowpoint bullets pushed by Dupont 4895 powder I could vaporize gophers at 200 yards without any problem love the gun how ever moved away from farm country had no more need for it. Sold it about 20 years ago. Wish I hadn’t
I agree with your choice of rifle. Love the Sharps rifles.
Oh man, as Alfred E Newman said that the cowboys had a choice of two 6guns or six 2guns! He also explained that if your feet smell and your nose runs then you are upside down!
I have some too. Nice pieces of history. 👍👌
I have a collection of single shots but the top of the list is a Marlin Ballard No. 8 Union Hill. All factory original, in excellent condition, earliest known existing serial number, factory nickel plated receiver and lever, cal. 38-55, double set triggers, vernier tang sight and globe front sight with windage. I even know who was likely the first owner.. His name and home town are engraved on the butt plate. I did a web search and sure enough I found him in a small town in Vermont and he would have been about 22 years old when the rifle was made in 1884.
For me, it is easy. An 1885 Winchester made in 1898 in 32-40.
Thanks for the class i love this
Love my Sharps and Ruger NO 1, going to pick up an Uberti Trapdoor once I'm back from the deployment I'm on. Just love single shots
I love single shot cartridge rifles! I own four of my own but look forward to getting more!
I would choose #1,2,3,4,5&6! Beautiful firearms Hickok45! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! And indeed, that Sharps is FINE! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Nice to have all of those fine guns to shoot and cherish
I don't have one but I have an unhealthy fascination with them from the H&R to the Highwall to the Rolling block.
Neat trick catching the ejected casing! 🤗
Id have to go with the ruger no1 beens i have that rifle in 338 win as well. But all sweet rifles, and love your down to earth vids keep up the good work.
I would pick the ruger. Would love to have one in 270 win.
Would be the high wall or the ruger #1 for me. Just because I’m a lefty and the hammer on the wrong side is less convenient.
My pick would be the Ruger, but in .375H&H. Cast for low recoil to stuff that'll put hair on your chest.
Still watching, and down to two. I like the falling block. It's been pouring rain till today. Take Care and Be Safe.
Someday I’m gonna add a Ruger #1 to my collection but for the time being I’ve got a Henry Single Shot in 350 Legend on lay a way that’s this seasons deer getter and can’t wait.
That was fun, beautiful rifles.
" if you can't do it with one shot...don't do it" the only thing better then these guns, is your accuracy in shooting. Great video!
Really fond of the single-shots..Mr 45 i do believe that you really really "need" a Martini-Henry as well ! Just a thought. 😉😄
This man is one smooth operator
Single shot is all it really takes.
Killed lots of game with
"Inadequate " firearms
until your burglars come in teams of 6,,,,
I have three single shot rifles and I plan on keeping them! I have wanted a Ruger Number 1 for about 45 years now, probably never have one. One of mine is a Uberti Navy Arms Rolling Block replica, with a matching pistol. Fun guns to shoot. Lot less expensive to shoot than an AR. Have two H&R /NEF, one in .243 and one .22 Hornet with 20 gauge barrel. Lotta rabbits with the Hornet, lotta holes in the sky with the shotgun. Wouldn't trade any of them!
I certainly enjoy shooting my single shot .22 its nice to relax and take aim at a target
lol i called the sharps when i saw the thumbnail. i have been watching you long enough to know exactly which one was gonna sucker you in. as a huge fan of the 45-70 myself, i have a few rolling blocks,trapdoors,one bolt gun and should be receiving a long range express from shiloh this summer. also just put money down on a shiloh in 50-140 so that should be festive.
I’m glad he picked the Sharps. Knowing I could load anything from Winchester rounds to Garret cartridges, it would be no question for me. I can’t wait to get one for meself. And I will never ever put even one black powder cartridge through it. Probably not many non jacketed rounds either. But that’s just me.
As a collector it would definitely be the Trapdoor Springfield carbine. But as a shooter you can't get better the the Shiloh Sharps 1874 just looking at it is a real turn on I can't imagine what shooting it would be like. I'm saying this not knowing what your choice was.
Love that 1879 and agree totally with your choices!
All are beautiful weapons that I would love to own. But, if I had to choose one, it would be the Ruger No.1 338, due to the engraving and fine wood.
Good choice. Mine would be my Sharp's 1874 replica in 45-70 made in Big Timber Montana.
I don’t even like single shot rifles, now I want one 😂
I have a Remington Hepburn #3. My dad did a lot of work on it. Love shooting it. Not so much reloading and trying to find ammo for it. .25-20 wcf is not easy to find
Hi, I love your videos and I wanted to mention that I study at a military school and I have a soft spot for weapons
I have an 1873 Trap Door Springfield. Every time I take it out, I think about the Troopers of the 7th Cavalry fighting Indians armed with Winchesters and Henry repeaters.
Every single one !!! Awesome ! Thank you sir, Life is good. Also, does John sell cd's of his music with your song on it? If so I would like to purchase one.
Nice choice Hickok!!
I think he’ll pick his sharps. Shiloh’s are nice. I have one on order for competition. Also I remember he told us he likes the movie ‘Valdez is coming’ which has an iconic scene with a sharps.(guessing before watching)
I was rooting for the Sharps all along, but all fine rifles. The Springfield Trapdoor is the last rifle I would give up apart from shootability, however. I have a Springfield Trapdoor 1873 that was built in 1875 - according to the serial number. It was given to me by a dear old friend whose husband (also an old friend) got it from his grandfather. According to the man who wrote the Springfield 1873 ID book, this one was likely an Indian capture. I think it was probably with Crook on the Montana Campaign of 1876. It's staggering to own a piece of history like that.
Keep your vids coming!
I have two original trapdoor rifles I enjoy shooting (black powder only) and two original rolling blocks, a number 1 in 43 Spanish and a number 4 in 22 lr, both fun to shoot.
I also have a navy arms rolling block, I think it was advertised as the Buffalo rifle?
And last on my list is a pedersoli Sharp's 45-120 also fun to shoot especially loaded with 110 grs goex ffg and 610 gr round nose soft lead bullets. OUCH!!!
But usually with 370 gr bullets and 30grs trail boss for my friends and first timers to shoot.
I really appreciate and enjoy the older guns especially lever guns my first choice.
And recently into flintlock rifles, I just finished a Kibler Colonial American Longrifle in 54-caliber and that one I will pass down when the time comes.
Excellent video. Though the trapdoors and the Remington roller can both handle standard (not for marlin, win86) ammo.
I personally loathe cleaning up after BP.
I have 2 single shot rifles, 458 Win Mag and 300 Win Mag. Love the single shots!
I have 5 Ruger No.1s: 223 Rem, 243 Win (2), 30-06, 375 H&H 😊
good choice, mate !
Always wanted the Ruger, gut great choice anyhow !!!!
I am not a gun person but you have a unique fun relaxed though respectful view of firearms!
Others seem to have a macho attitude that I find a bit off putting or worrisome ?
Best wishes !
I like your pick. If the Ruger #1 was in 45-70, it would have been my pick.
I would have taken the Shiloh as well, best rifle out there!
That #1 .338 WM would look great next to my #1 .270 win in my gun safe.Perfect gun and caliber for here in the west.
Very cool
Before watching this I was rooting for 1885 high wall in 45-70 because I bought one because of Hickok45, (this man has cost me a lot of money) didn’t realize that he only had 45-70 single shots. Hope I’m right. Edit: I was wrong, but still happy with my high wall.
LOL, I have several single shot firearms! Obviously my precision rifle is a bolt action, magazine fed single shot. Then there is my KSA Crickett pistol. Ironically, I cut a newer shooter loose with that one and they couldn't believe they went from "happy to hit the target" to shooting holes in the numbers ON the target! Anyone who wants precision accuracy will find single shots in many cases the way to go...
I have a old canadian cooey model 39 in 22 short/long/long rifle it has to be my favorite firearm
Sharps was my choice also. Such an iconic gun.
Solid choice
If I owned a Shiloh Sharps, I’d never sell it
Are you gonna do a “last gun id ever sell” video where after you finish every type of firearm you gather one of each subset and decide once and for all which one is your favorite? Would be a joy to watch, maybe that’s what you’re planning to do all along.
Lol, for me, that would just be impossible . 😊😊😊