Paul Herrell 45-70 video: What rifle/carbine is this?

FTG-05 · Nov 25, 2018

At 4:28 in the YT video below, he starts shooting a 45-70 rifle with standard low pressure 45-70 loads. He says the rifle is a Palmetto Arms carbine, but I can't find it on the PA site. It looks similar to a Springfield Trapdoor carbine.

At 6:58 he starts to discuss about shooting Buffalo Bore ammo out of the carbine. Hence, it can't be a vintage Springfield Trapdoor carbine, unless he's incredibly stupid, which I don't believe for a second.

Here's the video:

Thanks for the help!

Ballistic Therapy · Nov 25, 2018

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scorpio · Nov 25, 2018

Palmetto Armory (Italian) Gemmer-Sharps in 45-70 cal.

FTG-05 · Nov 25, 2018

Ok, thanks.

But everything I see is that rifle is a black powder rifle. Paul was shooting regular smokeless powder rifle cartridges and Buffalo Bore high pressure rounds to boot.

scorpio · Nov 25, 2018

Yep, and he also said it was a bit dangerous, hence the kevlar helmet and goggles.

You can use smokeless powder in black powder firearms. but you had better rtfm carefully. Don't use the same charge of smokeless as you would with black powder. It will ruin your day.

FTG-05 · Nov 25, 2018

That was just for the Buffalo Bore rounds and I thought he made it pretty clear that it was tongue in cheek, at least in his case.

Having said that, I could care less about it if it's a black powder rifle.

rx7dryver · Nov 25, 2018

I am pretty sure that BB offers standard pressure loads too.

If1Hitu · Nov 29, 2018

Good Video,thanks.

Bill2311 · Nov 29, 2018

Internet makes people do silly things for the views.
I shoot a Springfield TD Carbine and rifle with smokeless loads. Same for a Sharps carbine.
Lots of good low pressure loads available.

Paul Herrell 45-70 video: What rifle/carbine is this?

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