Mae and The Wall Gun

Published on November 2, 2016
Duration: 3:51

This video demonstrates the loading and firing of a massive wall gun, highlighting its historical use and the significant physical effort required. It showcases the impressive visual effects of black powder ignition, including smoke and recoil, and explores a two-person firing technique for heavy historical firearms.

Quick Summary

A wall gun is a large firearm designed for fixed mounting. Loading involves a substantial black powder charge and projectile, seated with a long ramrod. This C&Rsenal video demonstrates firing a flintlock wall gun, showcasing its massive smoke, recoil, and a historical two-person firing technique.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Loading the Wall Gun
  2. 01:36Seating the Charge
  3. 02:09First Live Fire
  4. 02:49Second Live Fire
  5. 03:05Slow Motion Analysis
  6. 03:31Two-Person Firing Technique

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a wall gun?

A wall gun is a very large, often antique, firearm designed to be mounted or fired from a fixed position, like a wall or fortification. They typically have a large bore and were used for defense or as signal cannons.

How is a wall gun loaded?

Loading a wall gun involves pouring a significant amount of black powder into the muzzle, followed by a projectile. A long ramrod is then used to firmly seat the charge against the powder.

What kind of action does the wall gun in the video use?

The wall gun demonstrated in the video uses a flintlock action. This mechanism uses a spark generated by striking flint against steel to ignite the priming powder.

What is the two-person firing technique for heavy firearms?

The two-person firing technique involves one person supporting the heavy firearm's barrel, often on their shoulder, while the second person handles the aiming and firing. This method aids in managing the recoil and aiming accurately.

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