Videos tagged with 19th Century Weaponry

This guide details the operation of the Pryse-Cashmore revolver's unique double-action/single-action hybrid trigger. Expert Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, explains how to utilize both modes for rapid fire or precision shooting. The video also touches on the historical context and design evolution of these Victorian-era firearms.

This entry details the Flintlock Rocket Launcher XII.587, a rare 19th-century artifact from the Royal Armouries. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its unique reverse bullpup trigger, sheet copper construction, and likely direct-fire application. It represents an early, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to miniaturize rocket technology for infantry use, predating modern rocket launchers by over a century.