Videos tagged with 17th Century Firearms

This video showcases a matched pair of rare 1652 Austrian Wheellock hunting rifles. The presenter, Jonny, provides an in-depth look at these historical firearms, detailing their origins and mechanics. The video highlights the craftsmanship and historical significance of these unique pieces, emphasizing their rarity and beauty. It's a rare opportunity to see and learn about such antique weaponry from the 17th century, offering a glimpse into the evolution of firearms for hunting.

This entry details the arms and armor of the English Civil War cavalry, as presented by David from the Royal Armouries. It covers the heavy Cuirassier and lighter Harquebusier, their respective armor 'proofing' methods, and the mechanics of loading a 17th-century flintlock pistol. The comparison of backswords and rapiers, along with the 'secret' skull caps, provides a comprehensive look at the era's weaponry and personal protection.

This video features a curator from the Royal Armouries showcasing one of the earliest known six-shot revolvers, estimated to date back to approximately 1680. The curator provides insights into this historical firearm, highlighting its unusual features within the context of early revolver development. The description also includes a link to a blog post about Colt Revolvers and their Yorkshire connection, suggesting a broader interest in the evolution of revolvers.

This video explores massive 17th-century wheellock hand mortars, also known as Katzenkopf. These weapons, featuring a 2-inch bore, were likely used for throwing fireworks or signaling rather than heavy military ordnance due to their construction. The video details the wheellock mechanism and discusses their rarity and potential for modern, low-pressure firework use.

This review delves into the intricate Lorenzoni Repeating Flintlock Pistol, a rare 7-shot antique firearm from the 17th century. It highlights the pistol's unique gravity-fed repeating mechanism, which uses a lever to load powder and balls from separate magazines into a rotating cylinder. The review emphasizes the precision engineering required to prevent chain fires and showcases the internal workings by removing the barrel.