Videos tagged with American Society of Arms Collectors

This video features a presentation by Alex MacKenzie, Curator of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, focusing on the Springfield Continental Arsenal prior to 1794. The lecture, presented at the American Society of Arms Collectors Spring 2025 meeting, delves into the history and firearms associated with this significant early American armory. Additional resources for firearms history enthusiasts, including books, merchandise, and streaming platforms, are also promoted.

This video from the ASAC Foundation highlights their Grant and Scholarship programs, offering opportunities for research and academic pursuits related to firearms. It directs viewers to their website for application details and provides links to ASAC's reference articles and research reports authored by its members. The video also promotes related content from Forgotten Weapons and the weaponsandwar.tv platform, suggesting a focus on firearms history and research.

This YouTube video features a presentation by Joel Bohy, co-author of a new book on bullet strikes from the American Revolution. The lecture, delivered at the American Society of Arms Collectors (ASAC) Spring 2025 meeting, delves into the ballistics of Revolutionary War muskets and examines various arms involved in the conflict. The presentation highlights research reports available from the ASAC library and discusses specific historical locations and individuals, including the Elisha Jones House, James Hayward's powder horn, the Market Munroe House, Buckman Tavern, Monroe Tavern, the Jason Russell House, and relics from Captain William Adams' House. It also reconstructs John Robbin's wound from Lexington Green and touches upon compensation petitions and musket muzzle energy.