At 3:59 you can see Hickok45 smell the round he just fired. This isn't a random gesture. He is checking the powder burn for consistency. He knew that last shot, although a hit, was 0.5 inches off of his sight of aim. Hickok45 can smell the difference in the powder. Inside sources have told me that he could tell that particular round was manufactured between a pause in production and thus absorbed a greater amount of residual humidity in the air to cause it to shoot 0.5 inch off his target. He knew from the smell. Once you know that smell, you always know that smell. Lol, I'm just kidding. But I do know this, Hickok45 is a cool fellow and I love his videos.
It just amazes me that the same guy made that rifle and the Ma Deuce and all kinds in between. Great video as always. I love the classics. Polymers are ok but the history behind the "wood and steel" is just what makes it so cool. Keep them coming. Thanks again.
I think single shots are a bit magical because you're more involved with the weapon with each shot, and the loading/firing process forces you to pay attention and appreciate each shot more than with, say, a semi auto weapon.
Uberti makes good replicas, they give us a chance to shoot firearms that we would not otherwise be able to afford. I have three Trapdoors and a rolling block, I NEED one of these too!
When I watch you shoot I'm always amazed at how calm and steady you are regardless of whether it's a long gun or hand gun. Even after I've been shooting for a little while I still struggle to stay calm. Well done.
I bought my Uberti last year and find it to be a nicely constructed gun for the price. I put the Uberti Vernier sights on it too. A bit of advice on ammo. Leverrevolution will KILL your shoulder, I find the Remington 45-70 works very well with much less recoil.
Just want to take a minute to say thank you for not allowing all the ads on your videos. That decision costs you something, but you made it anyway. That kind of integrity and others-centered mentality deserves recognition, so here is some from me: Thank you. Y'all are the type of men that have standing invites to smoke a cigar with me and speak well above our intellect until the last few embers burn out...
I like single shots, because they force me to take my time and take good aim, and note my trigger squeeze etc. resulting in me shooting it more accurately than some semi rifles because I know I have several follow up shots.
John Browning, the Tom Edison of the firearm industry. If anyone Ever gets near Ogden, Utah, you MUST allow a few hours to visit the Browning Museum at the Railroad Station on Wall Ave. There is Also an Old Car display also.
wrong. browning is NOT the Edison of firearms, as Edison stole most of "his" most famous ideas. whereas, John browning actually had his own original ideas. browning is the Tesla of firearms.
Shooting this old rifle is a dream! I picked up one about seven years ago. Reloading is the only way to go with this large "Expensive" bullet. A real hoot to shoot!
As a wildlife enthusiast I gotta say thank you from the hunting communuty. Range shooters don't crowd up the wilderness but pay way more in RP tax. We appreciate it a lot.
Outstanding video! I really appreciate you covering the oldies, probably because I darn near remember when they came out! Keep it up and have a great Christmas.
Love watching your videos!!!!! My first experience with old west firearms was my dads Uberti Cattleman .45LC. Hoping to get another one soon and also one of these rifles. God Bless.
Thank you Hickok for making these videos. They are a Godsend for those of us who dream of warmer snow-less days. I thought about shooting today but it just didn't seem worth freezing my butt off.
I too am a fan of John Moses Browning and have several of his firearms. I have the 1885 in both the single trigger and the double trigger and enjoy shooting them. Living in Utah one can hardly not be a fan of Browning. He did some great things in this state and left a great legacy.
I definitely agree with you on the single shot thing,. I spent 18 months worth of getting parts together about $2,000 worth. Built my first AR, got everything running good was out at the range firing it and ended up picking up the old H&R single shot 410 my dad gave me. I will pick up that old 410 anytime I get a chance to and have more fun with it than just about any other firearm I own.
Have my great grandfather's 1886 Winchester .45-65 rifle and is just so proud that my dad passed it down to me. Funny thing is it is dated January 20, 1886 and I was born 70 years later. My great grandfather worked in Northern Michigan as a agent for the state.
Up north, here in West Virginia, I've finally found someone I could understand when they're talking!!!! Anyhow, getting back to the comment, I bought a Browning Model 78 Octagon barreled rifle in .25-06 Win. when they first came out back in (I think) 1973 or 1974. That gun still holds a very honored place in the safe. My favorite rifle, it's accounted for a truckload of groundhogs over the years. I've only taken it deer hunting once, as it's so beautiful, I couldn't bear the thought of dinging it up.
I know Hickock loves anything that shoots, but I notice he has a bit more enthusiasm when reviewing these classic firearms. Like a boy in a candy shop. After seeing how much fun he's having, I find myself wanting one too. I really enjoy the history & his sense of humor, thanks Hickock.
My first single shot firearm was my first shotgun when I was 8 or 9 yrs old. It is an old Iver Johnson that a great-uncle gave to me. He bought it used when he was a young man. I'm in my 60's so that will give an idea of how old it is. It doesn't have a s/n or model number, just ".410" and Iver Johnson on the barrel. I still have it and it still shoots fine. Thanks Hickok45 for the video and dredging up a few fond memories for me. :)
I've owned a high-wall for more than 35 years. 28" tapered barrel chambered in caliber 22-250 Rem. As I recall the MAP for the 22-250 is 65,000 psi...way more than your 45-70. This made in Japan rifle by Mirouku also has an adjustable extractor...kicks empties to the right, left or center. Also sports a flat butt stock with black rubber recoil pad. I added a Bushnell 6x24 Balvar scope primarily for shooting groundhogs. And it is very, very accurate! I had a grin on my face too during your whole demonstration. And yes, I am a JMB fan. Always have been.
Thank you, Mr. Hickok, for the reminder to purchase one of these...tried to put it out of my mind some years ago, figured my Trapdoor Springfield was enough, but now...
I have this rifle . I added the 4" vener peep sight with the hooded front sight that I turned down to about .020" . I have never had a chance to shoot over 100 yds . At 100 yds off a bench with Hornady 325 gr. Leverluction I could cover most of my gropes with a quarter and a few with a nickel . I bought a 500 gr. mold for target with a point , but have never made any to try , it shoots so good with the Hornady . I have had people ask if it came in other rounds . Uberti only makes 3 45/70 , 45/90 , 45/120 . I would love to find one in one of the 6mm creedmoor rounds or maybe .223 but have never seen any other . But they are real tack drivers in 45/70 . Hickok is right if you ever shoot one you will be on the lookout for one . Great video as always . I have many rifles but this one may just be my favorite . But be forewarned 45/70 is a man's gun , after a box or two of ammo you will know what I'm saying .
Well, my Guide Gun now has a big brother! I started searching for a High wall a couple days after I saw this video. I really did not expect to find one at a reasonable price, but walked into a shop yesterday and found the same Uberti on consignment. The shop thought it had never ben fired!! After cleaning lots of yellow preservative out of the bore I can confirm that I got a never fired gem at an okay price. Will have it out to shoot as soon as the weather clears up a little. This rifle is just too cool! Thanks for getting me hooked on this one Hickok.
Mr. Thickey here! SO??? Gorgeous gun! Yes, the single shots are such a pleasure to shoot! I own a Ruger #1 in 45/70. One advantage of a single shot like this is you can easily check for “squib loads” should you think you’ve fired one, so your next round won’t be a “widow maker”!!! Also they are so nice to clean, as the fired shot “obturates” to keep the action free of powder residue!
Modern reproductions of the original John M. Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 single shot remain available today from Uberti (Italy), Miroku (Japan) and others. Fabricated of modern high strength steels and improved metallurgy, these are even stronger, safer, and more durable than their 19th century antecedents. . Chambered in it's original .45-70 Springfield caliber (1873) this rifle would still be practical today during the 21st century for hunting North American big game: deer, elk, moose, caribou, and even buffalo (bison). Even for bear. The .30-40 Krag (1892) chambered in this rifle would likewise be suitable as well. ---Jim Farmer Klamath County, Oregon
I have two, a Winchester High Wall in .300 WSM (has enough weight that it shoots nicely) and a Winchester Low Wall that's been rebarrelled in 6.5 TCU, the ultimate deer gun if you ask me, nice and light and fun to shoot. The latter is my favorite rifle. These guns tend to be difficult to scope even though there are drilled and tapped holes. It just takes some care to get it right. No problem if you are getting an iron-sighted one. They just ooze class, there is nothing like them (even the Ruger #1 falls short). Winchester made some short-barrelled ones but they don't look right to my eye.
Firearms does not get any better than this....'ol Hickock firing a Sharps replica.... Damn. I love the respect he has for the older firearms (and new of course).
That sure is a beautiful gun, those things are so interesting, and there is something about those single shots that just set off these big cartridges just right
Hickock45,...what caught my attention right away with this rifle was the "Glass-like" action while you were cycling that Lever. If Uberti went the extra mile to do that,..then to me,..that goes a Long way with the buying public. It reminds me of the modern day .22 caliber Henry rifles. "Glass-like" action. Right out the box quality. Amen. -Octagonal barrel,..Amen -Prayer rug. Extra points. -is the 45-70 Government ((used at the Battle of the Little Big Horn-Custer)),.. a "Torpedeo",..I laughed out loud. Because its TRUE! Hehehe.
Aw man. Gee Thanks Hickok. You've just cost me some more money. I am afraid to add up all the guns I've purchased after watching your videos. This rifle is gorgeous and I love the way the action works. Your love for the gun clearly comes through the computer monitor. As always thank you for making these videos.
Have the very same falling block my great-great-grandfather's 30-40 krag round beautiful rifle still shoots like a charm put long-range sights on it this year just to play
What a beautiful firearm. For some reason this patina/bluing with the octagon barrel looks like pure art to me. I wish I could handle one and experience the action to fully experience one.
When I was a youth at camp, we were allowed to shoot a single shot 22 rifle and I could only afford like 3 cartridges with my canteen card, but it was fun and it was faster that loading my pump action Daisy BB gun, which required a 5 step process for every shot. I had shot semi auto before, but the simplicity of the single shot always appealed to me for target shooting.
I heard Chiappa is making a 1865 Spencer Carbine clone in 45 LC, you should see if Taylor's & Company will send you one! It sure would be cool to see! Thanks for all of your awesome historic firearm education!
I got to shoot one of those a while back; at my gun club there is a group of "old guys" who do silouhette shooting and they use "authentic" replica rifles for their sport. Got to talking to one of the guys and he gave me a box of his handloads (12 rounds) and let me have a go. I loved shooting that rifle! I shot from the sitting position rifle off hand elbows rested on the bench 100yds - very accurate rifle and fun fun fun to shoot!
Yep, looks like you got it "pretty close"! I enjoy your videos. and your humor! "John was sitting there with parts spread all around...cleaning his 1911 or something." I laughed and laughed.
Your presentations are great to promote interest in shooting, and that is a service for all of us who would like to preserve the 2nd ammendment. Thanks.
My brother always made fun of me for it, but I learned to flip the action open while rocking the muzzle skyward. He thought it was for style points but I did it to throw the empty out of my crackshot .22. Hickok you almost had it there a few times. Flip it open and rock the whole rifle up and it'll clear that empty in one motion.
I was lucky enough to find a Winchester 1885 High Wall 125th anniversary edition yesterday in brand new condition. I shot it this morning at my local gun range. It was awesome.
I have some of Mr. John Browning's lever guns but I would love to have one of those to add. What a beautiful rifle and thanks for a great video as always!
I have the HenryUSA 45-70, just ordered one of these. Winchester was twice the price. Can’t wait to get this beauty. Can tell how much Hickok45 enjoys shooting that beautiful gun. Edit: Just got it and it's gorgeous! Hockok45 you have cost me so much $$$$.
