This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Kalthoff 30-shot flintlock rifle, highlighting its significance as the first repeating firearm used in military combat. Developed by the Kalthoff brothers and adopted by the Danish Royal Guard in the 1640s, it saw action in the Siege of Copenhagen in 1659. The description details its innovative design, including a 30-ball magazine and a buttstock powder compartment, and the complex reloading mechanism. Despite its advanced features for the era, the Kalthoff was expensive, fragile, and eventually replaced by simpler designs. The video emphasizes the rarity of these firearms and the privilege of examining one.
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