This video details the 1857 Muff Pistol, a single-shot, percussion black powder firearm designed for concealed carry, particularly for women in the Victorian era. The presenter demonstrates its unique loading mechanism, where the barrel screws off for powder and projectile insertion, and discusses its .36 caliber bore with a slightly larger chamber for swaging larger projectiles. Ballistics testing reveals a low muzzle velocity of 250 ft/s and 11 ft-lbs of energy, making it an underpowered but historically significant self-defense option.
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