Winter lecture - The loan of Japanese armour to Lotherton Hall

This video introduces a Conservator from the Royal Armouries exhibitions team, explaining their role and responsibilities within a museum setting. The content focuses on the behind-the-scenes work involved in preserving and presenting arms and armour. It highlights the expertise required for conservation and offers a glimpse into the workings of a national collection dedicated to historical weaponry. The video also encourages engagement through comments and directs viewers to a playlist for meeting other team members and the Royal Armouries' website and social media channels for more content on arms and armour.

This timelapse video showcases the conservation efforts on the 'Hall of Steel' at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. In January 2016, the exhibit was closed for a week to allow the conservation team to perform a deep clean of over 2,500 historical items. This meticulous work aims to maintain the 'Hall of Steel' as a prominent centerpiece of the museum.

This video explains the history of America's public lands, from their acquisition through conquest, war, treaties, and purchase, to their modern-day uses. It highlights key historical moments like the Louisiana Purchase and the conservation efforts of figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot. The content is delivered in an informative and conversational tone by Shawn Ryan.

This video announces the relaunch of Thompson/Center Arms (T/C Arms) back in its hometown of Rochester, NH, now family-owned. It highlights the return of the storied product line, beginning with the modernized ENCORE PROHunter platform, which remains compatible with original models and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The video also introduces the new TCArms.com website, offering an enhanced e-commerce experience for accessories, merchandise, product registration, warranty information, and access to user manuals and podcasts. It encourages users to share their T/C images using specific hashtags to be featured.

This video discusses the issue of gun owners allegedly leaving trash on public lands. While the title implies a critique of a specific behavior within the gun-owning community, it doesn't delve into specific firearm models, calibers, manufacturers, or related activities. The content appears to be focused on environmental responsibility and the actions of individuals, rather than the firearms themselves.

This video explores the history and use of firearms by samurai in feudal Japan, focusing on the introduction and evolution of matchlock technology. It details the origins of the Tanegashima arquebus, its tactical applications, and the cultural context of its adoption. The discussion also touches upon samurai armor, battlefield tactics like volley fire, and the eventual transition away from traditional weaponry.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.