I'm with you : modern means form and little or no meaning.

Me neither - always interesting. Glad you're here.

Thank you Aaron!

Hi Asim - Thank you - I'll be writing more to you shortly. All the best.

It is my privilege.

That's interesting

You can, I shoot a .220 Swift and all you have to do is neck up the cases to 6mm. The Swift was the only child of the Lee Navy and the only cartridge of that head shape that survives today.

Thank you both! Now I know : )

I look forward to getting the Remington Lee shooting again -I'll have to get some 22o Swift ammo and get to work. Thanks for watching.

Thank you my friend.

They're remarkable rifles - those Hotchkiss - I still have to make a range video with mine. Thanks for being on the channel.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns I enjoy your style of video production. You mentioned James Paris Lee and his bolt action. I would like to invite you to view my video on --- The Lee Vertical Rifle --- I'm sure you'll enjoy it. ....Doc ( "comments" won't let me put in the link ???)

They knew how to make rifles so well - maybe not perfect - but the thought, effort and handwork it remarkable; and the only computer was between the ears.

Hey Rick - thanks and hope all's well!

They are so great Albert - the more I study it the better it gets. Glad you are here : )

My pleasure Reg. My pleasure.

Hi David - you'd be impressed by the old rifles. The rifles may be old but the ideas were timeless. The 1888 handles like a wand - instinctive shooting and class all the way.

It is true Dan - echoes all over the place with the early designs; I can't tell by design or date who the actual first inspiration visited - but they are all fascinating and a little different.

Thanks John - that period was incredible - I wish i could find more rifles from it but I'm told that aristocracy had the gold for the best guns and no one else - and there wasn't much aristocracy numbers wise. I guess it makes sense. I'm glad I don't hesitate when a fine rifle from those times appears.

So true Brendon - this sporter is as good as it gets - I hope you can find one.

Truly, Trevor - awesome rifles.

Thanks for the supportive words : ) I'll make videos on the .30 carbine and Garand - thanks for reminding me. Glad you bought a Mini 14 - so useful and excellent! Have a super weekend.

Thanks Trapdoor - That 1883 is something - can't wait to get to the range with it. The Rem-Lee needs ammo - I'll pickup some .220 Swift brass and start cooking. I'm glad the camera work is good - we're simple in this studio and channel - hopefully the content makes up for whatever else may not be ideal. All the best.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns You're welcome and it'll be neat to get that Rem-Lee back on the active roster. Your channel has helped to introduce people to hidden gem firearms such as Lakelander and the Mauser 66. It also has helped to encourage people to take a harder look at what are on the used gun racks when looking for their next firearm. Your studio and channel might be "simple," but I think it has had a positive impact in encouraging people to look at firearms as not just something that goes bang.

Will do Mark!

Yes Paul - the other Paul (Mauser) was the Mozart. I see nothing similar in simple brilliance. Browning as well, although not in the same way. Someone asked me make a "destruction" video as are popular on KZfaq but using a Mauser 98. I have a hunch I could fire the 98 for a few years and maybe wear out the barrel(s) - but the rifle may never fail - maybe an extractor - but no promises.

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns A "destruction" video of a 98? LOL, your bank account will fail before the 98 action from buying the ammo to wear out one of those beauties... I have a different idea, one that won't cost you a fortune. Beginning with the 98, show the numerous American rifles that have been beneficiaries of Mauser's genius. I know of the Springfield 1903, the Winchester 54 & 70's, various Ruger 77's, and the Kimber 8400 to name a few that popped in my head. I think showing the influence of the 98 would be a great history lesson for many of us. Destroying a 98 might be too long of a video to make, the Germans used some of these actions throughout two world wars and probably only ever touched up the barrels, if that. You'll never be able to fire as many rounds through one as did the troops under the Kaiser and Hitler did... Chuckle, chuckle. Do the history lesson, I'd love to see that way more than seeing a classic rifle mistreated. Just a thought. Have a great Thanksgiving, take care!

Both are gems - both can shoot again. You're a lucky fellow - I can't find these except in collections. Hope you get one or both. : )

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns It turned out to be the earlier rifle, the one with the one piece stock. It had been modified, stock cut. The bore was good but I decided to pass on it, it just wasn't what I was looking for.

Maybe do a vid on your background?

Hi Rich - I can do that. Thanks for the suggestion. : )

You made me smile - thank you - I am inspired to try again - so far I have not been able to come up with something superior to what all the great minds before me already thought of. I'l keep thinking. Thank you again.

He's a wonderful man and a friend - just as you are my friend.

Thank you! I am humbled by your kind words. It is my privilege to share what I know and good words such as you have written - sustain me. The very best to you.

That's amazing - I hope they're still there on the weekend. Mostly they last for a couple hours. I guess it depends where. Anyway - thanks and good luck

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns He's open Thursday-Sunday, though he has probably contacted a few people. I would like to get one but then I also want a pony for Christmas.

@@3ducs Ponies are easier to find; especially by Christmas : )

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns They were the older model, the ones with the one piece stocks, I didn't buy one. They are complete though if you're interested. Don't know what he wants for them. Found out the price, I'm going back tomorrow...

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Sad to say I decided against buying the carbine. Yes, a correct Hotchkiss 1879 Saddle Ring Carbine. I'll probably regret this decision in the future.

Hi David - I don't know. But I think you do. Please let me know. : )

@@UnitedStatesOfGuns Sadly I do not, C&rsonal has hours of video on the Guns of the Great War, and Ian of Forgotten Weapons has videos on the Hotchkiss. But I have never seen a "shoot out" video comparing these two. I feel that the Hotchkiss to be the better of the Two rifles. Having the mag in the butt-stock, should solve the balance and barrel harmonics problems of the Kropatschek magazine type rifles.

Hi Gary - I'd leave as is - original is better - but if you have to : Doug Turnbull Restorations.

Hi Aaron - they are great and I have to get one for a video.

I believe they were 45-70.

I paid $1100. - which is a lot but the mint bore is rare. The cleaning rod is an afterthought by a previous owner. I left it in as that is how I bought it. A top gun in my collection.

Have you ever gone hunting with it? And is it strictly a black powder rifle or will it take smokeless .45-70?