Harper's Ferry Flintlock Pistol

This video contrasts the modern AR-15 shooting stance with the correct, historical stance for flintlock rifles. It emphasizes that applying AR-15 techniques to flintlocks is a common mistake. The correct flintlock stance involves bladed shoulders, using the offhand for balance, placing the buttstock on the bicep, keeping the right elbow high, leaning back, and keeping eyes wide for recoil management and aiming.

This video highlights a critical safety error where a customer used grams instead of grains for their muzzleloader powder charge, resulting in a dangerous overcharge. The shop owner emphasizes the risks and cost associated with clearing a live charge, advising against firing the weapon. The customer's decision to 'yeet' the loaded firearm to the range underscores a severe disregard for safety protocols.

This video demonstrates a 'Mad Minute' speed loading challenge with a smoothbore musket, successfully firing three shots within 60 seconds. It highlights historical loading techniques including biting the cartridge, priming the pan, and using the ramrod. The shooter, Karl Kasarda, exhibits expert-level proficiency in manual of arms and historical loading processes under time pressure.

This video features an instructional session on the manual of arms for a 73 caliber matchlock firearm. The firearm is a direct replica of an example found at the Tower of London. Jerry from Artistry in Motion movie prop company coaches Josh, one of his apprentices, through the process. The description emphasizes that this content demonstrates required skills and is not a tutorial, strongly advising against attempts by those lacking the necessary proficiency. The video also includes a link to a Patreon page for support.

This episode of American Rifleman TV covers foundational shooting skills, including eye dominance and proper grip, with NRA Training Counselor Larry Quandahl. It features a review of the new Walther PDP Performance Duty Pistol, highlighting its improvements over the PPQ. The "I Have This Old Gun" segment delves into the history of the French "Tabatiere," a long-serving breechloader with origins possibly in the Napoleonic era, which evolved from flintlock to percussion and eventually to a breechloader. The video also provides details on where to watch full episodes and tune in for new ones.

This video details the 'Recycle' project, focusing on building a Polish AKM using original military surplus parts. It highlights the superior quality of Polish Circle 11 parts kits from the 1970s/80s, emphasizing their machining and steel. The build utilizes a Childers Guns receiver and an FB Radom cold hammer-forged barrel for authenticity, with original laminate wood furniture completing the classic look. The presenter argues that such builds often surpass budget factory guns in quality and longevity.

This video demonstrates the proper loading and firing procedure for a Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol, a historical firearm from the colonial era. It details the steps from preparing the flintlock mechanism and installing the flint to loading black powder, wadding, and the projectile. The presenter, experienced with historical firearms, successfully fires the pistol at a steel target, showcasing safe handling and correct historical techniques.

This video showcases the Browning Baby, a historical .25 ACP pistol from WWII. It details the unboxing, loading process with Remington ammunition, and range practice, highlighting its compact size and historical significance as a collector's item. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and accuracy with this vintage firearm.

This video showcases a Harrington & Richardson Sportsman double-action revolver chambered in .22 LR. The H&R Sportsman features a 9-shot capacity and a top-break action for easy loading and ejection. The video demonstrates its use for plinking at steel targets, highlighting the satisfying ASMR sounds of the rimfire rounds.