Baker Pattern 1800 Rifle for Napoleonic Wars Sharpshooters

This video showcases a slow-motion firing demonstration of a reproduction Model 1805 Baker Rifle at the Royal Armouries Museum. It highlights the historical firearm's performance by showing its impact on ballistic gel, which is used to simulate effects on a human body. The description also provides a link to the Royal Armouries' collection for further exploration of arms and armor.

This video segment from 'American Rifleman Television' focuses on the iconic French Charleville musket, a significant military longarm of the 18th and 19th centuries. Executive Editor Evan Brune details its history, noting its use in mid-18th century wars and the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo. He clarifies that 'Charleville' refers to a class of muskets made at various French arsenals, not just the Charleville factory, and explains the name's sticking power due to its association with the American Revolution. The video encourages viewers to find full segments on americanrifleman.org/videos/artv.

This Royal Armouries lecture delves into the lives of British military families during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1793-1815). Utilizing officer correspondence, Séverine Angers, a PhD student from the University of York, explores the personal challenges and wartime relationships faced by soldiers, focusing on their roles as sons and brothers behind the uniform. The lecture aims to provide a nuanced look at the human element of military service during this significant historical period. The video also promotes the Royal Armouries' channel and support initiatives.

This video provides an immersive auditory experience of being shot at by various historical firearms, including the Virginia Long Rifle, Brown Bess, and Baker Rifle. It establishes a baseline with a modern 14.5 URGI rifle and highlights the distinct sound profiles of each weapon, emphasizing the differences between smoothbore and rifled black powder projectiles. The demonstration is conducted by Administrative Results, offering an experimental and authoritative perspective on historical ballistics.

This video from Administrative Results humorously explores the concept of a 'historically accurate' Baker sniper rifle setup. The host demonstrates shooting the Baker rifle, which is equipped with a modern scope, hitting the A-zone of a target at 50 yards. The content satirizes the idea of applying modern sniper tactics to historical firearms.

This video appears to be a historical account featuring Captain John Kincaid of the 95th Rifle Regiment, drawing from his memoirs. While specific firearms are not mentioned, the context of a rifle regiment suggests a focus on historical military firearms and their use in the period. The content likely delves into the experiences and perspectives of a military officer from that era.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.