Videos tagged with Combination Weapon

This video explores the unique Dumonthier blade gun, a combination weapon featuring two 50 caliber percussion cap barrels and a dagger blade. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its intricate design, including the dual cocking mechanisms, folding triggers, and gas relief slots on the hammers. He highlights its robust construction and surprising usability as a combination weapon.

This entry details the Swedish Navy Boarding Axe/Pistol, a rare and effective combination weapon from the early 18th century. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries explains its unique design, combining a flintlock pistol with an axe head and back spike for naval boarding actions. The weapon's robust construction and integrated sighting system made it a formidable tool for its era, representing a successful military application of combination arms.

This guide details the operation of the M1846 Postførerverge's unique firing mechanism. It covers cocking the integrated hammers and the function of the folding trigger, emphasizing the simultaneous or individual firing capability of the double-barrel percussion system. A critical safety warning highlights the lack of a safety mechanism, making accidental discharge a significant risk.