1400's Handgonne - Veteran Arms

This review covers the Veteran Arms 1400's Handgonne, a .75 caliber muzzleloader. It details the loading process using black powder, a lead ball, and a coffee filter wad, emphasizing the fuse ignition method for aiming. The demonstration highlights the historical firing characteristics and impact on a steel target.

This review details the extremely rare Mars Pistol serial number 4, a very early prototype designed by Sir Hugh Gabbett-Fairfax. It highlights the pistol's unique long barrel, powerful calibers like .360 Mars, and its complex long recoil, rotating bolt action with three locking lugs. The specialized magazine and feeding mechanism, along with a trigger lock for stabilization, are also key features discussed.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.