Jonathan is perplexed by these mystery pivoting pistols, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This entry details an antique French flintlock pistol from the 1700s, identified by its fleur-de-lis markings. The speaker, a collector, acquired it for $500 in rough condition, noting potential overpayment. The content focuses on historical identification and condition assessment rather than practical firearm use.

This video showcases an interesting modification or upgrade made to a flintlock firearm. The title suggests a transformation that enhances the original functionality or aesthetics of the historical weapon. While specific details of the upgrade are not provided in the description, the "😮‍💨" emoji implies a satisfying or impressive result. The content likely appeals to enthusiasts of historical firearms, gunsmithing, or custom firearm projects.

This video, titled "Sparks Galore," focuses on the mechanics of flintlock firearms. The description highlights the importance of proper flintlock setup for generating a shower of sparks directed into the pan. It also emphasizes the role of correct frizzen hardness in producing secondary ignitions, which are characterized by large burning chunks of steel, crucial for igniting the powder charge and setting the projectile in motion. The content likely demonstrates or explains these ignition principles.

This YouTube video provides a "Blackpowder 101" guide focused on cleaning a Flintlock pistol. The description emphasizes that the cleaning concepts demonstrated are applicable to all types of flintlock firearms, including rifled and smoothbore models, as well as longarms. The video is presented as viewer-supported through a Patreon page.

This expert-level entry details the intricate craft of creating realistic prop firearms for Hollywood productions, specifically focusing on the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series. Lead Firearms Instructor and SEO Strategist Larry Zanoff of Independent Studio Services (ISS) explains the complexities of prop gun manufacturing, including historical accuracy, material science for blank firing, and advanced aging techniques. The content highlights the specialized knowledge and labor required for period-accurate black powder firearms compared to modern counterparts.

This YouTube video, part 3 of a "Pirate" build series, focuses on the final finishing stages of a Traditions Trapper Flintlock Pistol. The video details the process of staining the wood, applying an oil finish, and bluing the steel components. The description also provides a link to purchase pistol kits from Traditions Firearms.

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.