Videos tagged with Mark Murray-Flutter

This video from the Royal Armouries features Senior Curator Mark Murray-Flutter discussing the covert 'Welrod' pistol, a silent assassin weapon from World War II. The description highlights Mark's expertise and directs viewers to his academic article on the topic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring history to life through its content, including behind-the-scenes looks, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. The video encourages audience engagement through comments and offers support through donations and museum memberships.

This video explores a rare and lavishly decorated holster pistol believed to have belonged to King James II/VII of England and Scotland. Presented by firearm and weapons expert Mark Murray-Flutter, the pistol is a new addition to the Royal Armouries Collection. The description highlights its significance due to James II's brief reign and deposition during the Glorious Revolution in 1688. The pistol will be displayed alongside the monarch's Harquebusier armour in the 'Line of Kings' exhibit at the Tower of London. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more arms and armour content and offers support options for the Royal Armouries.