Videos tagged with Wheel Lock

This virtual tour of the VHU Czech Army Museum in Prague showcases a vast collection spanning medieval artifacts to modern military technology. Highlights include rare Austro-Hungarian firearms like the Krnka and a 1913 Chauchat aircraft variant, alongside experimental Czech submachine guns and the German Fliegerfaust. The museum's extensive exhibits demonstrate a deep dive into military history and firearms development.

This lecture by Joe Tryner, PhD Student at The University of Sheffield, explores the evolution of portable firearms during the Italian Wars (1494-1560) and their societal impact. It details the development of matchlock, wheel-lock, flintlock arquebuses, and pistols in production centers like Italy and southern Germany, highlighting their effect on battlefield tactics and their rapid spread into civilian life. The talk uses the example of goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini to illustrate early gun cultures, examines the appeal of firearms in 16th-century Italy across various social strata, and offers a new perspective on this period by exposing the realities of early modern warfare and the Italian Renaissance.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of an M67 fragmentation grenade against a heavy-duty wheel lock. The experiment showcases the effectiveness of Armormax run-flat tire technology, which remained functional despite the tire being destroyed by the blast. The grenade completely shattered the wheel lock, scattering fragments widely.

This video from The Gun Vault series at the Cody Firearms Museum features Ashley Hlebinsky showcasing over 500-year-old firearms. The highlight is a repeating hand cannon, one of the oldest firearms on display. The video also explores early ignition systems, including matchlock, wheel-lock, flintlock, and percussion pistols, offering a historical perspective on firearm development at a renowned museum in Wyoming.