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The Colt model 1877 Double Action revolver has a reputation for easily breaking down, but Colt sold over 169,000 of these gun, making it the most successful unreliable handgun ever made.
But is it really as unreliable as its reputation suggests?
In this video I’m going to explore that question.
The video is chock full of information on Colt’s Model 1877 DA, and I’ll shoot my .38 caliber 1877, and we’ll see hoe it holds up.
Mike Beliveau links:
Patreon - / duelist
Website - mikebeliveau.com/

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  • @InrangeTv
    @InrangeTv2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you - but I am compelled to point out that the image you used for Doc Holliday is a common error, that is John Escapule, ancestor to the current Escapule family that is currently still involved in local Tombstone government.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realize that. Thanks for the info!

  • @HircineDaWolf

    @HircineDaWolf

    2 жыл бұрын

    hi karl

  • @deadeyeddanny

    @deadeyeddanny

    2 жыл бұрын

    u right.. doc had lighter hair.

  • @samuelpatrick5050

    @samuelpatrick5050

    2 жыл бұрын

    The legend appears....

  • @rre9121

    @rre9121

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eww, it's here

  • @danielrobbins5834
    @danielrobbins58342 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Having repaired 1877’s over the years, I agree they can be a pain to work on. But I have a possible theory as to why they break down, and it’s the same reason I have repro cap and ball revolvers brought in, TV westerns. I’ve had multiple people tell me how much they love dry firing their empty revolvers at the television while watching westerns. Could that be it? I don’t know😂

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    It could be.

  • @phlodel

    @phlodel

    2 жыл бұрын

    My nephew was dry firing his cap and ball revolver at the TV sans caps. He put the caps back ob to put the gun away. Beretta (remember that show?) said "shoot me!" and my nephew did as he was told. He said it was real anticlimactic aside from the noise. No sparks. The TV just went out.

  • @xmetguy1

    @xmetguy1

    2 жыл бұрын

    These guns broke in the 1870's. Nobody was dry firing at a TV back then.

  • @ShaddySoldier

    @ShaddySoldier

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@xmetguy1 yeah back in the 1870s they used live ammo while watching tv, they had much more lax gun safety back then.

  • @EricDaMAJ
    @EricDaMAJ2 жыл бұрын

    The smooth double action trigger pull is key. No funky cocking the hammer with the web of your thumb and index finger on the draw. Just pull and shoot. If you practice enough, guess when it will break? During practice. If by some chance it breaks in a gunfight, it’ll happen after the first couple shots. If you’re good and practiced, chances are the other guy will be dead already. If not, you do the New York reload, which apparently guys like Harding were fully prepared for.

  • @thelonerider9693
    @thelonerider96932 жыл бұрын

    I just like the birdshead grip. Ever since I saw one of these in the billy the kid film 'young guns' in my youth, this has easily been by second favorite after the original 1873 design. It is also interesting how colt was slow on the uptake for dble action; Adms in England was doing them for a while by then! Glad you finally did a vid on one!

  • @kenm8376
    @kenm83762 жыл бұрын

    I always liked the 1877. That being said, I carry either a P08 Luger in .30 cal or a S&W DA 44 like you described. I figure that both of those have a long history of making folks dead. Thanks for the video.

  • @calanon534

    @calanon534

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I would drool over your carry choices..

  • @kenm8376

    @kenm8376

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@calanon534 winter carry may include my Mauser Bolo or Broomhandle. With such a wide variety the choice can be difficult, lol.

  • @calanon534

    @calanon534

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kenm8376 ...I have a Ruger Security 9? I just got a neat-o NcStar light for it.. ..I feel very inadequate and severely out-styled. I bow to thee and thy fine collection, sir.

  • @geneshockley6375
    @geneshockley63752 жыл бұрын

    Saw one of these recently in .41 in the local shop for $700. In surprisingly good shape. They are still around out there. Thanks again for the great content Mr. Bellevue. Really wonderful history. :)

  • @KH2837

    @KH2837

    2 жыл бұрын

    $700? Dang thats actually not too bad..

  • @geneshockley6375

    @geneshockley6375

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@KH2837 not at all - I should have jumped on it. It was gone the next week. Follow up question for Mr. Bellevue - do you think folks shot them in double action primarily at the time? I wonder about that. Perhaps it would depend on the situation.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@geneshockley6375 I’d agree on your last point. Right through the 20th century, most DA revolvers were shot mostly in the SA mode, even in competition, which was Bullseye. But in a fight, I’d expect them to be running in DA.

  • @Garth2011

    @Garth2011

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KH2837 Yes, the auctions are getting much more for them depending on condition but most of them in just average shape will bring $1,200 to $1,500 I'm told.

  • @edmazzeo1985
    @edmazzeo19852 жыл бұрын

    as always ,mike, you do a great job....way back in the day i even carried one, a thunder. loved that gun. yes it did break down.. yup, trigger spring..i got pretty good at taking it apart and putting it back together, lol. please keep the videos rolling...

  • @glennycarroll
    @glennycarroll2 жыл бұрын

    I've been wondering about this for decades! A local gun shop had one of these hanging in a holster on the wall next to a picture of William Bonney. Of course it would not function. The shop owner explained that you can't keep them running. That just didn't make sense to me, that well known gunfighters would continue to trust a gun that wouldn't run. THANK YOU!, for answering a question I have long had. I think you have explained it very well. The tactical advantage of the double action with that sweet trigger system would have been a huge advantage and the guns were probably far more reliable when new than when age had set in. I can finally put this to rest. Thanks again.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck94092 жыл бұрын

    Ive always wanted a Colt thunderer, and frankly, im surprised that none of the Italian clone makers do not make a modern version of this pistol. I would buy one in a minute.

  • @3ducs

    @3ducs

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uberti and Pietta make a sorta clone, but they are just SAAs with the bird's head grips, not DA revolvers. If you can find a Model of 1878 you'd have a much stronger action than the 1877.

  • @hoodoo2001

    @hoodoo2001

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree, but hard to get reproduction interest on guns that might need a lot of warranty repair. I have bought three reproductions of early pistols and two of three needed fixes (one was so bad that they replaced the pistol)... reproducing the old parts with modern methods is not the same as they do not want to hand tune them before sale... So, am I still looking for an original...

  • @mnubs7975

    @mnubs7975

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. Ever since I knew about the 1877 & the 1878 models, I have hoped for one of reproduction companies would remake these, especially with modern metals and technology available.

  • @Hibernicus1968

    @Hibernicus1968

    2 жыл бұрын

    The plethora of frontier-era firearm clones out there exist largely thanks to the large market created by cowboy action shooting -- whose rules prohibit double action revolvers, even authentic ones from the period. Weirdly, to my mind, you can have a modern single action that did not exist back then, such as those SAA clones with bird head grips. That alone was enough to kill any interest I might have had in the sport. I used to own an original, 1883 Smith & Wesson DA frontier model in .44 Russian. When I learned I couldn't shoot it, but other people _could_ shoot modern guns that weren't accurate representations of anything from the cowboy era (as long as they were single action), I just shook my head in disgust. Then add the fact that the competitors shoot these pipsqueak, squib-loaded .38 special handguns, two-handed, in a manner completely inauthentic for the 19th century, all in order to maximize their scores on the clock... The sport had zero interest for me at that point. But it is what drives the market for clones of guns in this period. As long as the rules for cowboy action shooting prohibit DA revolvers, the companies that make these clones probably won't see enough of a market for a gun like this to justify making it, particularly when it's known to have rather delicate lockwork that's prone to breakage.

  • @matthewj.minisi6213

    @matthewj.minisi6213

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Hibernicus1968 there are a variety of categories in CAS. You don't have to compete with the superfast gamers. I agree they are ridiculous, so I sport a pair of 61 navies, an 1860 Henry, and a hammered 10ga. The sport is what you make it.

  • @hoodoo2001
    @hoodoo20012 жыл бұрын

    Unreliability in this case is a relative term. Of course, for reliability I would choose a Webley RIC which I have owned. However, the odds of a 77 breaking at a critical moment would be very low. I think the difficultly of repairing probably was the reason for the reputation. Model T's would break down but were "easy" to fix by laypersons.

  • @richardkluesek4301

    @richardkluesek4301

    2 жыл бұрын

    General Custer was reputed to have had a Webley RIC.

  • @ergbudster3333

    @ergbudster3333

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seems to me like a very smart answer, Mr Hoodoo. It makes good sense.

  • @richardkluesek4301

    @richardkluesek4301

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ergbudster3333 It was one of the best to have at the time.

  • @chrismc410

    @chrismc410

    Жыл бұрын

    If I must have a Webley, I'd wait about 10 years for the Mark I, the first of the Webley .455 series that would see the British Empire through as early as the first Boer War till the late 1960s when my sidearm of choice took over: the Browning Hi-Power 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum, known as the L9A1 in British service.

  • @baker90338

    @baker90338

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrismc410 I prefer a s&w model 3 Russian or a short barreled schofield revolver, mainly because it would be possibly chambered in .44-40

  • @olskool3967
    @olskool39672 жыл бұрын

    Mike i really enjoyed the gunfighter and history info. you have a lot of valuable knowledge of such matters and appreciate it. i would like to hear more history about the gunfighters and old lawmen,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'll try to dish more up.

  • @jimvandemoter6961

    @jimvandemoter6961

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm with you. I'm also a history nut and Mike's a great source.

  • @jimvandemoter6961

    @jimvandemoter6961

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@duelist1954 Keep 'em coming. I know not everyone's a history nut but there's a bunch of us out here who are.

  • @ronrobertson59
    @ronrobertson592 жыл бұрын

    I been to John Wesley Hardin's grave in El Paso and was surprised how plain it is. John Salman shot Hadin in the back for a reason a cowardly act. My Dad had an 1877 in 41 colt one of his few guns we were forbidden to shoot. I really enjoy your history of a firearm videos.

  • @ToreDL87
    @ToreDL872 жыл бұрын

    As I understand it, the 77 DA's like to be fired in DA only, when you start SA'ing them you break the springs. Hardin backed out probably because he had been there done that, and didnt want to be an outlaw anymore.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard that. The only way to find out is to shoot it more in each mode…which I’ll do.

  • @johnfessenden3771
    @johnfessenden37712 жыл бұрын

    As always time well spent with you ! As a young man I had the chance to handle a lightning shop keeper in a great chaps/ jacket pocket holster! Very sexy rig!

  • @taco1030
    @taco10302 жыл бұрын

    the very first time i saw a 1877 was in tombstone when doc is firing at the window. I was like "there is no way he can fire that fast with one hand" sure enough it was a nickle plated lightning. I never knew that colt made a double action revolver in the west. Im surprised there aren't that many colt 1877 videos let alone them firing. Thanks for giving us this gem of a video

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @taco1030

    @taco1030

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@duelist1954 There hasn't been a video I haven't liked. I've been watching for years now and have been greatly educated and entertained. I'm a huge fan of the American frontier. I do living history events and it's fascinating to see the evolution of technology. I'm just trying to imagine how much worse it was back then.

  • @davefellhoelter1343

    @davefellhoelter1343

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll be your "Huckle Berry!" while "I'll shoot" Both of You! Best Darn Movie! just searched it Last Night! Wife has never watched! Val rocked it Hard! about the same as his Doors movie! nailed Both!

  • @howardtaylor9109
    @howardtaylor91092 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video and the history. I could understand why gunfighters would choose the 1877 colt and personally, I would like to own one myself. Thanks for another great video.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @fastdraw73
    @fastdraw732 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have a couple of these Colt Model 1877 revolvers. One is the Lightning and the other is the Thunder. I haven't shot either one of these because I've always thought they were very delicate. After watching your video, I might change my mind about it. It doesn't help that it's actually become extremely difficult to get the .41 ammo for the Thunderer these days.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's why I stick to the .38s. I have a .41 rimfire Remington revolver, and finding ammo for that is like finding unicorn eggs.

  • @ericv7720

    @ericv7720

    4 ай бұрын

    If you're a hand loader, I think Starline makes brass for the .41 LC, or you can trim back .30-30 brass. You might be able to find the hollow-base bullets from specialty makers, or cast your own (if you're really hard-core, you can find/cast heel-based bullets, and try to find the collet die for crimping).

  • @fastdraw73

    @fastdraw73

    4 ай бұрын

    @@ericv7720 Thanks for the information & thanks for watching.

  • @catyear75
    @catyear752 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful revolver ! How I wish Uberti or Pietta would make a reproduction...! Great Video Mr Bellevue !!

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck94092 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you still at it Mike. Keep on making great videos!

  • @jonasnordstrom1169
    @jonasnordstrom11692 жыл бұрын

    Always good to add a bit of knowledge and expertise to all the myths and guesswork out there. Great vid!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @sgtmajtrapp3391
    @sgtmajtrapp33912 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding work, very interesting. John W. Hardin carried ONE in .41 Colt.

  • @sgtmajtrapp3391

    @sgtmajtrapp3391

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mike really like the history of this colt and famous or infamous people who used the revolver

  • @banditone00
    @banditone002 жыл бұрын

    This is a great vid! Now you kind of have me wanting one. I enjoy having the “cool” gunfighter gear from different eras. May you and yours have a blessed Christmas!

  • @franksmodels29
    @franksmodels292 жыл бұрын

    Great vid love seeing the old guns in action and the background info is great..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @donnacorrell3527
    @donnacorrell35272 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as always. I would love to watch a simular in depth viseo on the Colt 1878.

  • @jasondyer110
    @jasondyer1102 жыл бұрын

    Love those old guns. Sounds like they got a bad rap. Thanks for the videos. Look forward to them every week

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @RogueTS1
    @RogueTS12 жыл бұрын

    Great video; loved the content and the pistol. We own an 1877 in .38 Colt. Manufactured in 1893, it sports 4.5" barrel, Pearl grips and an engraved Nickel finish. It is in nearly new looking condition.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    That' must be a sweet looking gun.

  • @thickoc4539
    @thickoc45392 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and beautiful piece of history. I've been temped with the fantasy birdshead 1873, nice to see the original. Thanks for making such awesome content

  • @samwalker7821
    @samwalker78212 жыл бұрын

    The Model 1877 DA had a good natural feel in your hand, and when new, being fitted and timed by factory skilled assembler's, was reliable. Many of these guns have been disassembled and played with over the years by nimrods not familiar with it's intricately designed lock work and were improperly or carelessly reassembled. Old springs and dried out oil or grease also add to problems. Most of the bad reputation the early DA's had was due to light primer strikes. A heavy MS would have made a DA pull difficult, especially for a woman. Eventually ammo makers made primers that would work in the early DA revolvers.

  • @williamhoppe4500
    @williamhoppe45002 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mike. I really love the History education that I got from this video as well as all your videos. You are a natural born teacher. I always look forward to your videos.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

  • @marcussamson7640
    @marcussamson76402 жыл бұрын

    I had one growing up dad foud it in a basement it was converted to 22 LR. and I had no idea it was broken but the half cock was broken and it was DA only one day loading it the hammer slipped and it went off lucky nothing was hurt but my pride so I traded it on a ruger Blackhawk 45 acp colt convertible

  • @skiphinson8620
    @skiphinson86202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for that video! I was always interested in the lightening and thunderer from the first time I saw one as a kid. Never have been able to afford one though.

  • @steveauvenshine8190
    @steveauvenshine81902 жыл бұрын

    Mike, Great episode!! Truly enjoyed the info provided.

  • @spiritualawakenings6251
    @spiritualawakenings62512 жыл бұрын

    One thing I love about this channel is the realism. Not one word about Alec Baldwin or endless repeats of how a SAA works like almost every other channel out there. Keep up the quality content.

  • @johndilday1846
    @johndilday18462 жыл бұрын

    Well, Mike, you really outdid yourself with this video. It was wonderful to see a Lightning actually being used. I bet you fired that antique more since you bought than it had been fired in its entire previous life. And that is what guns are made for. Use it and enjoy it. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. Two thumbs up!

  • @nathanmcghee9355
    @nathanmcghee93552 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I always suspected the 125-150 yo springs were just giving out. Something else that I feel gets a bad rap is the .38 Colt cartridge. It was pretty popular until the military got ahold of it. I’ve heard the issue ammo was under loaded and suspect some of it is similar to the .30 carbine in Korea: they missed.

  • @richardkluesek4301

    @richardkluesek4301

    2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting. As well in comparison the .38 Special military load of 130 grain fmj ball at 750 fps is on the lower end of the spectrum compared to cop loads like the FBI SWCHP 158 @ 950 fps.

  • @loboheeler

    @loboheeler

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, the inaccuracy of military handgun shooters is notorious. That is why the .30 Carbine was issued after the failure of the average GI to properly use the M1911. Even that somewhat failed, as the carbine was used beyond it's range capability.

  • @richardkluesek4301

    @richardkluesek4301

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loboheeler It was used beyond its capability, preferred as lighter and handier with less recoil than the 30-06 weapons.

  • @0neDoomedSpaceMarine

    @0neDoomedSpaceMarine

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not a powerhouse though I figure it would cut it as a civilian carry gun at the time. I think a big reason for it also is that the specific revolver they used just wasn't the most accurate.

  • @0neDoomedSpaceMarine

    @0neDoomedSpaceMarine

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loboheeler People didn't really start using it past its effective range until Korea, nobody really complained about it in WW2.

  • @JMR6813
    @JMR68132 жыл бұрын

    Perfect timing! This gives me something to watch as I workout! Love the videos!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @LAT-qk3vj
    @LAT-qk3vj2 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, love history and love guns. Your videos are very informative and factual! I trust the information. Please keep them coming 👍

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @bobsradio6025
    @bobsradio60252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the interesting and educational video. I used to own a Colt Lightning long ago when CA still allowed guns to be purchased at gun shows. I saw one there and was interested in the strange appearance, so I bought it even though it had a bulge in the barrel about half way down. The person that I later traded it off to was aware of the bulge, so I am certain that he didn't fire it either. When I was a kid I used to watch fast draw contests, where they had 1, 3 & 5 round events In the one round events, the single actions were always the fastest because the hammer could be cocked while the revolver was being drawn from the holster. It ALWAYS took longer to cock the double actions using the trigger. Therefore, "Lightning" is not an appropriate term for a DA.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @3ducs

    @3ducs

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don't know about the 1877 but the 1878's barrel is interchangeable with the 1873 barrel.

  • @jimarcher159
    @jimarcher1592 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting vide, Mike, as expected. Really enjoyed it immensely. Hope you keep them coming. Thanks for sharing.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @CeltKnight
    @CeltKnight Жыл бұрын

    I just came back to re-watch this after watching a full history and mechanical break-down on the 1877 over at C&Rsenal's channel. Once again, sir, excellent and fun information.

  • @garyvanbrocklin9398
    @garyvanbrocklin93982 жыл бұрын

    Mike as always great video. Love the historical view point. I would like more history of Colt firearms as you fire all colt guns.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll see what I can do.

  • @KH2837
    @KH28372 жыл бұрын

    Ive always wanted one of those but just out of my justified budget range...great video & info! Hope you have great holidays Mike!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Have a Merry Christmas!

  • @littlelakesidegarage7221
    @littlelakesidegarage72212 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making a video on this firearm it's been one of my favorites for years there's hardly any KZread content on it I couldn't wait for video like this! I hope to find one in Canada someday...Keep up the good work.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

  • @Love_rainy_days
    @Love_rainy_days2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike for sharing your videos. They are always very interesting and I learn allot from them. Merry Christmas ✝✝and Happy New Year. Cheers ☕☕🧔

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas!

  • @jlthearcher
    @jlthearcher2 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video. I have asked the same question several times without shedding any light on the subject, so I really appreciate this one.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @danpatch4751
    @danpatch47512 жыл бұрын

    Good video, interesting and informative. I own a 1877 in very good cosmetic shape, great patina also. The action works but is weak, I might try repairing it myself.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get it going well.

  • @jeffw1246
    @jeffw12462 жыл бұрын

    Always fun watching your stuff. I need some of those clothes. With all my single actions I keep small parts on hand, maybe the shootists back then replaced parts on a regular basis to avoid malfunctioning in time of need, like changing oil in a car. Maybe Hardin made his own snap caps too, just a thought and having shot cap and ball black powder has much less recoil. I could shoot them better than my 1873s with smokeless loads.

  • @samgriesbaum6255
    @samgriesbaum62552 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and informative video, Mike. I have always been fascinated by the early Colt DA revolvers. I bet heel based bullets will perform even better!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    We’ll see. I was casting both heel-based and hollow-based bullets today.

  • @ttoth7130
    @ttoth71302 жыл бұрын

    Good info here. I'm surprised I never heard of the Colt 1877 before with so many being sold.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, now you know.

  • @paragonpiper4081
    @paragonpiper40812 жыл бұрын

    Once again, an GREAT video. Thanks. Your perspective on the da Colts really was informative and I loved watching that gun being fired.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @raymondanthony8651
    @raymondanthony865111 ай бұрын

    Great video as always with some great information about the history of this gun. Thanks again.

  • @kmcmichael
    @kmcmichael2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as usual! I knew little about these and was always afraid of their reputation. Kudos for mentioning Jeff Milton, the first of my ilk.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    He's one of my favorites.

  • @bobhartman2571
    @bobhartman25712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Excellent history tour. That really is a great gun.

  • @A5vibes
    @A5vibes2 жыл бұрын

    An amazing video. I remember when you came out with the double action comparison. I’ve grown up watching your video when you first started, and even though I like more modern guns now cowboy guns have a special place in my heart. Really appreciate the information and entertainment you’ve given me over the years.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @GaryED44
    @GaryED442 жыл бұрын

    Right away Thumbs up. Love the info on the gun fighters, especially JWH I wonder if that guy would qualify as a serial killer today. Great video, Till now i thought the 1877 was junk. Nice to know the truth. thanks Mike!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    If he wasn't technically a serial killer, he certainly was a sociopath.

  • @tomfavre669
    @tomfavre6692 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting video. You do a GREAT JOB. Please continue to bring these out for us. Thanks

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @brian-k3es680
    @brian-k3es6802 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Mike. I suspect that Hardin's practice habits were better noted than his gun maintenance habits. Consistent cleaning? Preventive maintenance?

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm sure he cleaned them well because they are still in great shape, and we know he shot them.

  • @raychandler2757
    @raychandler27572 жыл бұрын

    Good intro music. The re enactment of the Wild Bill gunfight is one of my favorite videos. Looking forward to similar work.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'll see what I can do.

  • @garydavis1845
    @garydavis18452 жыл бұрын

    Love my model 77.Keep up the good work Mike.

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke2 жыл бұрын

    Always was fascinated by the 1877s... Thanks for the video, Mike! And Merry Christmas!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you as well.

  • @JackSmith-fj6sn
    @JackSmith-fj6sn2 жыл бұрын

    Great video, keep pouring it on Mike!

  • @lesterlesoine9225
    @lesterlesoine92252 жыл бұрын

    Looking pretty sharp mike. Really enjoyed all the history that you packed in the vlog. Wishing you a blessed Christmas to you and your family

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas to you as well.

  • @snapshotscorner5542
    @snapshotscorner55422 жыл бұрын

    As always a good video from you. I was always curious on this type of revolvers. thank you for giving some answers, but now there is a voice inside me who screams "I need one.!" I love my 1858 bulldog, that I got after watching your videos!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @roberthahn3710
    @roberthahn37102 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I had always heard about THUNDERERS being fragile, and never found one to use so I assumed that the information was correct. Thanks for the better information.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    The only way to be sure is to shoot it more…which I’ll gladly do.

  • @bigjack101gibbs2
    @bigjack101gibbs22 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike,much appreciated .

  • @fokkerd3red618
    @fokkerd3red6182 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mike. Thanks for the info.

  • @daveybass655
    @daveybass6552 жыл бұрын

    My Grandad, was a rough rider, mounted cavalry in ww1, fought Poncho Villa, and finally was a deputy sheriff, My Dad told me, that Grandad, never cleaned his guns. So bad, that even the bullets were green. My Dad, however, a ww2 vet, always, always, cleaned all his guns. His service .45, looked beautiful. It's funny how different generations treat their firearms. My 22's , an 357, are dirty. My other guns, clean, dry, and stored.

  • @raymondemigii4086
    @raymondemigii40862 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video Mike, also enjoy the history side of your videos thanks

  • @LewisSkeeter
    @LewisSkeeter2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. That is such a sexy gun. I so wish Uberti had made a repro with sturdier lockwork.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Stay tuned to the channel...

  • @45auto

    @45auto

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@duelist1954 oh, you are such a tease! I'll be waiting.

  • @LewisSkeeter

    @LewisSkeeter

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@duelist1954 Thanks for the new video!

  • @leegibbs6753
    @leegibbs67532 жыл бұрын

    I have 4 77's and 2 78's for 40 years and have fired them extensively with never a break down. I had to repair two of the 77's and one of the 78's when I bought them. Some of the parts are very complicated and hard to make and I could understand why if you couldn't get replacement parts easily why you would give them a bad rap. Lee Gibbs Pres.ASSRA

  • @independentthinker8930
    @independentthinker89302 жыл бұрын

    Love the history along with the gun!! Good job!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

  • @99dsm1
    @99dsm12 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mike

  • @garydavis1845
    @garydavis18454 ай бұрын

    Love my 1877 Lightning.Great job expla ning about the mechanics Mike.

  • @billy56081
    @billy560812 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Mike, keep em coming.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @TheLoneRanger745
    @TheLoneRanger745 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mike for a great history lesson, and very good shootn Buddy !!!

  • @joshuawade8319
    @joshuawade83192 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I've been curious about this gun for a very long time and wanted more information on it.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I could help you out.

  • @64samsky
    @64samsky2 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos Mike!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @85waspnest
    @85waspnest2 жыл бұрын

    A very interesting, well presented video. I hope you'll make more with similar content.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @robertfarrow4256
    @robertfarrow42562 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.🙂

  • @drstrangelove4998
    @drstrangelove49982 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating as usual Mr Beliveau, I hadn’t previously been interested in the ‘77, till now. As you described it, it looks visually like a hybrid SAA/Bulldog. You certainly did for Steel Steve! Cheers from England👍🏻

  • @josephbarnes8000
    @josephbarnes80002 жыл бұрын

    Great video with some awesome content. Already waiting on the next one. Got a question. How long do you recommend leaving a traditional style muzzle loader loaded during a hunting season ?

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    As long as it doesn’t get wet, and you keep the touch hole plugged, you can leave it loaded all season.

  • @johnt.chambers4204
    @johnt.chambers42042 жыл бұрын

    Another great video, Mike. I would love to have one. All the reproductions out there are just scaled down SAA. As far as I know, nobody makes a double action replica.

  • @GrampaMikeOC
    @GrampaMikeOC Жыл бұрын

    This is one of the best, most education videos I've watched in an age! Big single action fan here, but I know so little about the early Colt double actions, except for all the negative stuff we hear. Thanks for this. I'd give it a hundred thumbs up if I could!

  • @americanman4746
    @americanman47462 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for another great video Mike!

  • @normansleesman6006
    @normansleesman60062 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video very much....just the right mix of history and gun knowledge.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @vivianbenge2331
    @vivianbenge2331 Жыл бұрын

    Your blend of technical knowledge and historical context in this video is exceptional. Thank you for maintaining my faith in history, as a teacher.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I appreciate it.

  • @grumpygrumpgrump136
    @grumpygrumpgrump1362 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the bullet comparison. Love the video.

  • @Tammy-un3ql
    @Tammy-un3ql2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Mike.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @jeffhill1708
    @jeffhill17082 жыл бұрын

    Great video, love the information and history of this revolver

  • @anthonydexter262
    @anthonydexter2622 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, been looking forward to this one....... thank you Mike

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @genevisneski7708
    @genevisneski77082 жыл бұрын

    Great Video! Enjoyed the gunfighter history as well as the Colt DA history, I was thinking you would put up a couple playing cards to shoot at then sign them to list on eBay. Nice shooting too, if you went up against me well, I'd be history.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

  • @mrdinme.4768
    @mrdinme.47682 жыл бұрын

    That was great, loved the history info! Neat gun. Cool video, thanks

  • @ww321
    @ww321 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Mike. I picked up one but it's a shopkeeper with a 3 1/2 barrel . It should be here by the end of the week

  • @mtslyh
    @mtslyh2 жыл бұрын

    Always great! Love the historical context.

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @tannstang
    @tannstang2 жыл бұрын

    This was a very good and informative video.

  • @swedeson6188
    @swedeson61882 жыл бұрын

    Every gun review you do you make me want that particular, to bad Swedish gun laws dont allow me to by on impulse.. Guess i want to say, Your reviews are really good!! //Patrik - Sweden.

  • @061Sunshine
    @061Sunshine2 жыл бұрын

    excellent video i have been following your videos lately love the old west guns and your imput on them im a canadian cowboy action shooter and love my colt 44 specials and 44 colt open tops keep up the great videos my friend really enjoy them

  • @061Sunshine

    @061Sunshine

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol just realized im on my wifes computer my name is wyatt lol

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @carldiliberto921
    @carldiliberto9212 жыл бұрын

    Great info and fun to watch. Thanks!

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I’m glad you liked it.

  • @Ohmy1956
    @Ohmy19562 жыл бұрын

    Was interesting to hear the history associated with this firearm. Thanks for sharing

  • @duelist1954

    @duelist1954

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I'm glad you liked it

  • @kylewood8327
    @kylewood83272 жыл бұрын

    Hell ya, I’d love that gun too! It was definitely ahead of its time. Great video showcasing this guns history. 👍🏻

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