Videos tagged with Weapon Expert

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries explores the history and design of duelling pistols, revealing that many 'duelling' features were simply good pistol design, and the term gained popularity later. He discusses how some pistols incorporated hidden rifling, like 'French rifling,' to provide an unfair accuracy advantage while appearing smooth-bore, contradicting duelling rules. The video highlights a specific cased set of Mortimer & Son percussion pistols from circa 1820-1822.

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.

The common term 'AK-47' is often misapplied to various Kalashnikov rifle models. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries clarifies that the true AK-47 designation was only used for a brief period in 1949. He details the evolution from early stamped receivers (Type 1) to milled receivers (Type 2, Type 3) and the modernized AKM, highlighting key visual and technical differences, including the shift to the 5.45x39mm caliber with the AK-74.

This video features firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing a unique 10-barreled, bolt-action, self-defense pistol designed in the early 20th century. The discussion highlights its unusual mechanical features, including a hammer ignition system and a bolt-action-like locking mechanism, presented by the Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing an Adams Revolver that was converted from percussion cap to metallic cartridge, highlighting its historical context and potential use in scenarios like the Battle of Zulu. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical firearm, showcasing its evolution and significance in the latter half of the 19th century. The video also promotes the museum's live show, membership, and other resources.

This video debunks the myth of the 'duelling pistol' by examining historical examples from makers like John Twigg, Robert Wogdon, and Joseph Manton. It reveals that 'duelling pistol' was often a marketing term for high-end pistols used for target shooting and self-defense, not solely duels. The discussion highlights technical advancements, the evolution from sword duels, and surprising statistics on duel fatalities, suggesting pistols were paradoxically seen as more humane.

This video details the British adaptation of the Prussian Dreyse needle rifle, focusing on the 1849 Enfield model. Jonathan Ferguson highlights its bolt-action mechanism, unique needle-fire system, and gas seal design. Comparisons are drawn between the Prussian and British versions, noting differences in sights, barrel bands, and bolt construction, while also discussing its historical trial performance against other contemporary firearms.

This video delves into the final chapter of the Sterling assault rifle story, focusing on the SAR 87. It explores how this later variant, built upon the success of the SAR 80, ultimately arrived too late to prevent the Sterling Armament Company from ceasing operations. The content features firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson, offering insights into the history and development of these firearms. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this video, encouraging engagement through subscriptions, donations, and membership.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the Sterling SAR80, a rifle developed as a legally distinct but ultimately derivative of the AR-18. The discussion will likely cover its design, historical context, and attempts at commercial viability, comparing it to its predecessor, the LAR. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this content, offering insights into their collection and behind-the-scenes operations. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and support the museum.

This video features firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the unique "Le Protector" palm pistol, also known as the Palm Turbiaux Le Protector. He explores its design and potential use for personal protection against pickpockets. The video also highlights the Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, support the museum through donations, and explore their collection.

This video features weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the highly unusual Freeman triple-barrelled pistol. The discussion highlights the unique design with three barrels and two triggers, offering a deep dive into this rare firearm. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this object, providing viewers with an opportunity to explore more of their collection online and support their mission to preserve and present historical arms and armour.

This video explores the fascinating 18th-century Ducksfoot pistol, a rare firearm with four barrels, often employed for crowd control. Firearm and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson provides an in-depth look at its design and historical application. The Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour, presents this segment, encouraging viewers to explore their online collections and support their mission to bring history to life.