Videos tagged with 17th Century Pyrotechnics

This guide details the operation of a 17th-century Wheellock Hand Mortar, emphasizing its unique wheellock ignition and historical applications for grenade launching or firework displays. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights the device's design limitations, such as the absence of recoil management, suggesting its primary use for lighter payloads. Extreme caution is advised due to the historical nature and potential unpredictability of the firearm.