Videos tagged with Wheel-lock

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 a highly unconventional method of destroying a wheel lock using an M67 fragmentation grenade. Expert Edwin Sarkissian, known for his destructive testing, showcases the process of rigging the grenade to the lock and detonating it remotely in a desert environment. The experiment highlights the explosive force of the grenade and also tests the resilience of an Armormax run-flat tire insert, which remained functional despite the tire being shredded.

This video provides an overview of early firearm ignition systems displayed at the Cody Firearms Museum in Wyoming. It highlights a repeating hand cannon from 1425-1475, followed by examples of matchlock, wheel lock, flintlock, and percussion ignition types, illustrating the evolution of firearm technology.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, delves into a fascinating array of rare British breech-loading rifles and trials guns. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, showcases unique mechanisms and historical conversions, offering detailed insights into their design and function. The content highlights the evolution of breech-loading technology from early wheel-locks to 19th-century cartridge systems.