Videos tagged with Hand Mortar

This guide details the historical loading and firing procedure for a 1700s Hand Mortar, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It emphasizes a two-person operation for loading the black powder charge and the fuse-lit grenade, followed by a firing sequence typically from a defensive position. The demonstration highlights the significant smoke and recoil associated with this historical weapon.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the historical two-man operation for firing a hand mortar, a 1700s-era weapon. It covers loading, priming, projectile ignition, and critical safety protocols for handling potential misfires. The video emphasizes the extreme danger and requires precise coordination between operators.

This expert guide details the operation of a rare flintlock grenade musket, a unique firearm combining musket and grenade launcher capabilities. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its dual functionality, historical context, and deployment as a fixed weapon system, akin to a knee mortar. The guide emphasizes safety protocols, particularly regarding barrel charges, and highlights the weapon's historical significance as a military trial piece.