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.
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