Videos tagged with 16th Century Firearms

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a rare 1597 8-shot carbine revolver, a precursor to modern self-rotating revolvers. It predates the popularization of designs by Elisha Collier, Artemis Wheeler, and Samuel Colt by nearly a century. The video offers a close-up look at the decorated sporting gun's functionality and history, while also promoting two books with contributions from Ferguson and Nicholson, and encouraging support for the Royal Armouries.

This video showcases a pair of rare 16th-century Saxon wheellock pistols, highlighting their ornate staghorn inlays and functional features like puffer pommels and aperture sights. The presenter emphasizes their status as high-end collectibles, noting the subtle handmade variations and the historical context of both original pieces and later reproductions. The pistols represent a significant point in early firearm development and artistry.