Videos tagged with Lancaster Rifle

This video explains the origin of the leaning-back shooting stance, which is necessary for flintlock rifles due to the large spark and smoke produced near the shooter's face. It also highlights the craftsmanship of a specific Lancaster rifle made by fifth-generation gunsmith Wally Hart.

This video showcases a unique and historically significant four-barrelled sporting rifle made by Henry Thorne, successor to Charles Lancaster, in 1885. The rifle features Lancaster's distinctive oval bore design. The video highlights its place in Indian and British colonial history, contrasting it with a single-barrelled Lancaster rifle. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this piece and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content, support their work, and engage with their museum.