Videos tagged with Veteran Arms

This guide details the historical two-man operation for firing a hand mortar, a 1700s-era weapon. It covers loading, priming, projectile ignition, and critical safety protocols for handling potential misfires. The video emphasizes the extreme danger and requires precise coordination between operators.

This guide details the firing technique for the 1400's Handgonne, a .75 caliber muzzleloader. It covers the loading procedure, including powder charge, projectile, wadding, and ramming, as well as the critical step of preparing and inserting the cannon fuse for ignition. The process emphasizes careful preparation and awareness of the weapon's primitive nature.