This is the most comprehensive video on the Winchester Hotchkiss I've found so far.

Been looking for a cleaning rod for my 1883 for around 7 years now. Saw that yours was absent and thought it’s probably near impossible that I’ll ever find one. Good luck

Amazing video! the best source of info I have seen on the three models of Hotchkiss plus patent data! I just unearthed a civilian 1883 model sporting rifle that I will be consulting the Cody museum over to see If I can get the records. It is in need of restoration but this has been a big help! Thanks.

As usual another great video showing all the interesting features of these classic old guns . Watching you shoot is almost as good as doing it myself and best of all I don't have to clean them . I've bought a lot of old guns just so I could experience firing them . In my early years of collecting I loved Winchesters . Living in Canada they were not as common as in the US , but for some strange reason I found quite a few model 1876's , however I never found any Hotchkiss's . Thanks for finding them for me and showing me how they work .

Really Cool That You Actually Shoot These Wonderful Weapons of The Past 😀😇😇😀😊 Thanks Doc

Doc! You have outdone yourself again. I'm running out of complements... Very interesting guns, and the 45-70 cartridge is allways fun to shoot. Thanks again for sharing!

Man, I love how the 1883 looks. I think having the old rotary switch like on the 1879 to simplify training a bit would have been ideal if it were adopted in bigger numbers for groups like the national guard or state militias

Hi Doc that 1883 looks like it brand new. And the speed that they chamber a round is amazing. But you do realize there are quieter ways to make kindling. Excellent video!!

Very nice rifles! I just won an 1879 pattern rifle at auction, and I'm trying to get my head wrapped around the dial. So 12 o'clock is safe and 6 o'clock is the magazine cutoff. Are the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions both for firing with the magazine engaged?

Very intersting video Doc - I learn so much from you! That automatic magazine feed is very slick. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one of these 😀

tank you for your job

Wow this is some very high quality video. Thank you for sharing!

Thanks Doc for another very informative & entertaining video. That flat nose bullet you were shooting appears similar to a Lyman mold one that I use periodically that weighs in at approx: 420 grains. Thanks again Doc! BTW, Congrats on knocking down that elusive 7-10 split. 👍🏻

Amazing video.

Something about the bolts remind me of a Mosin-Nagant Rifle. I am always surprised how long it took for governments to use detachable magazines. And to get away from tubular magazines in the Buttstock and under the barrel.

The Way The Magazine Shoots The Cartridges Into The Breech I Wonder If It Would Feed Turned Upside Down As Well Doc 😮😲

Preciosas armas del pasado. Un saludo.

Another very interesting set. A question about you 45-70 loadings if you don't mind? I've currently a Mirikou Winchester Hi-Wall which is a bit of an old shoulder tenderizer even with trapdoor load spec rounds. When I tried BP loads of 55-60ish grs., recoil was much more tolerable. Cavalry loads (50 gr. 400 g.cast) are usable but after 20-25 shots, "Uncle Arthur" starts to work me. I couldn't help notice, your moderate recoil loads. Could you share what they are? Are you using 35-40 grs. and a case filler such a Dacron or grits/Cream of Wheat etc? BTW, do you paper patch your bullets? Thought I saw some white collars on your loads. Looking create some plinker, accurate, fun loads not bear stoppers. Thanks in advance, enjoy your vids very much.

7:00 They had a 6 round 45-70 government caliber bolt action rifle, and they kept the Springfield single shot until the 1898? Man military commanders were out of touch.

I have an 1879 and 1883. I have not had them out to fire yet. Searching for background and publications for more infor

Using black powder?

Notuce the shooter is left handed nifty so. Ami. Was it easier to. Shoot as a lefty

I love your channel, but the repeated bird sound loop is going to make me go crazy.