Videos tagged with Henry Whately Mortimer

This video details the remarkable Mortimer flintlock repeating pistol, a rare example of late 18th-century firearm innovation. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its complex Lorenzoni-style mechanism, which utilizes a vertically revolving drum to load powder and ball from internal magazines. The pistol, made by Henry Whately Mortimer, features elaborate decoration and belonged to a Captain South, likely dating to circa 1790. Its advanced design for the era is highlighted, alongside discussions of its potential use and historical context.