Royal Armouries Craft Court, Menagerie and Tiltyard

This video from the Royal Armouries showcases their new "Objects in Focus" display, featuring World War 2 weapons to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE/VJ Day. Presented by Jonathan, the video offers a close-up look at historical arms and armor. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, invites viewers to visit their museum in Leeds and explore their collection further through their website, blog, and social media channels. They also encourage support through donations and membership.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examining a rare sealed pattern musket from Hesse, Germany. He investigates its origins, purpose, and historical context, particularly its connection to Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War. The video also explores the unusual masking tape on the weapon, revealing details about historical curation practices. Ferguson delves into why Britain would seal foreign arms patterns and touches upon its cultural impact, referencing "Sleepy Hollow." The content is aimed at enthusiasts interested in historical firearms and military history.

This video from the Royal Armouries highlights a significant new acquisition: the armor worn by the last King's Champion at a British coronation. The armor, used during George IV's coronation in 1821 by Henry Dymoke, is unique due to its specific provenance and ceremonial role. Its acquisition by the Royal Armouries marks a rare addition to their collection.

This video features Curator Emeritus Nick Hall from the Royal Armouries at Fort Nelson, showcasing a 16th-century Flemish gun. The firearm is notable for its intricate, mythical detailing, including a mermaid and a wyvern. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to learn more about their collection online, support their work through donations, and consider museum membership. The video highlights the museum's commitment to bringing history to life through various exhibits and expert insights.

This video from the Royal Armouries celebrates reaching 400,000 subscribers. Hosted by Jonathan and Josh, it's a thank you to their "What is this Weapon" viewers and a Halloween greeting. The description mentions "Dog Soldiers" as viewing material and encourages subscriptions for more content on arms and armor, including behind-the-scenes looks, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights. It also includes calls to action for supporting the museum through donations and museum memberships. The content appears to be educational and celebratory, focusing on historical arms and armor with a festive Halloween theme.

This video features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, demonstrating firing at Bisley ranges, in collaboration with FN UK. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more arms and armour content and support the museum through donations or membership.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.