Videos tagged with Museum Collection

This review details AR-15 serial number 6, a rare original configuration prototype from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. It explores the AR-15's lineage from Project Salvo and its development from the AR-10, highlighting key design features like the original 25-round straight magazine and top-mounted charging handle. The video contrasts early prototype elements with later modifications made after military trials, such as the rear charging handle and 20-round magazine.

This video features firearm and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an exquisite pair of pistols with a unique "sea monster" hammer, questioning whether they were made without a lock, referencing Isaac Riviere's "Guns Without Locks." The Royal Armouries channel, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical firearms content, encouraging viewer interaction and support through donations and membership.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Scot Hurst, Curator of Asian & African Collections, discussing an elaborate Jian sword from the early Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Jian, a straight, double-edged sword, had largely been replaced by the Dao for military use by this era but remained a prized status weapon for ceremony and rank. The sword's intricate metalwork is compared to other objects from the Ming court, suggesting it may have been a gift to a Tibetan monastery, with a pattern-welded blade possibly of Tibetan origin added later. The video explores the sword's history, craftsmanship, and potential ownership.

This video features Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys from the Royal Armouries discussing a highly decorated 16th-century Italian Shaffron, a type of horse armor. The episode is the first in a new series highlighting favorite objects from their collection. While the focus is on historical armor, the Royal Armouries' mission is to explore arms and armor, including historical combat and demonstrations. They encourage audience engagement through comments and offer ways to support the museum.

This video offers a brief tour of a museum housing a vast collection, spanning 75,000 sq ft and covering major historical wars from America's founding with George Washington. The description highlights a potential special guided tour on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st, at 10 am, requiring sign-ups via phone. It emphasizes honoring soldiers and promotes the museum's gift shop for t-shirts and museum tickets through provided links.

This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examining Francis I's ceremonial sword. This is part of a series exploring objects related to the historical 'Field of the Cloth of Gold,' a diplomatic summit between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France in 1520. The series was created as a virtual replacement for an exhibition delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents these films, showcasing historical artifacts and their connection to significant royal events.

This video from The Gun Vault features Ashley Hlebinsky visiting the Cody Firearms Museum to showcase John "Liver-Eating" Johnson's Hawken Rifle. The museum, part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, houses a significant collection of firearms. The video highlights a specific historical rifle, drawing attention to its provenance and the legacy of its owner.

This video showcases the process of starting up a T-54 tank at a military museum. The description highlights the museum's collection of over 90 military vehicles, emphasizing the owner's routine of starting them up twice annually. Key specifications of the T-54 are provided, including its 35-ton weight, 100mm gun, 600hp twelve-cylinder diesel engine, and a 3-4 man crew. The description also mentions the tank's production number of 86,000 and promotes the museum's increasing popularity and merchandise sales. This content offers a glimpse into the operation of historical military hardware.

This video from The Gun Vault, episode #18, features Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum. She showcases an American Express-purchased Winchester Model 1887 Lever Action shotgun. The content highlights a piece of firearms history and its connection to a notable company, offering insight into the Cody Firearms Museum's collection and its role within the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Wyoming.

This video is about preparing a "Hot Rod room" and an "Oldies but goodies room" for a museum opening. The museum opens on March 31st and runs every Sunday until after Veterans Day. The description mentions the "Oldies but goodies room" aims to evoke memories for older visitors and educate younger ones. A t-shirt shop is also linked.

This YouTube video showcases a pair of 17th-century flintlock pistols from the Royal Armouries collection. The video is tied to a special English Civil War-themed event titled 'Christmas is Cancelled' taking place from December 27th-30th, 2017. It provides links to the museum's website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further information.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores their extensive collection of English Civil War arms and armor from the 1640s. Presented by David, a Royalist, the content delves into this historical period, showcasing infantry and cavalry weaponry and protective gear. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into museum operations, combat demonstrations, jousting, and curator tours on their channel. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions about arms and armor in the comments.