This video delves into the Baker Pattern 1800 Rifle, a firearm crucial to the British military during the Napoleonic Wars. It highlights the rifle's design by Ezekiel Baker, its .625 caliber, 30-inch barrel, and unique 1:120" rifling twist, optimized for balancing accuracy and loading ease. The video discusses its effectiveness against individual and area targets and notes its service until 1838. The specific example shown is an original 1800 pattern modified in 1815 to accept a socket bayonet lug. The description also promotes Headstamp Publishing's book catalog and the 'Forgotten Weapons' platform.
This video showcases historical firearms from the 19th century, specifically featuring the Colt Peacemaker, S&W Model 1, and a Wilkinson Pepperbox. The description indicates the presenter is showing their oldest guns from that era, implying a focus on historical collection and appreciation of antique firearms.
This video showcases a magnificent pair of Napoleonic-era pocket pistols crafted by Nicolaus-Noël Boutet, the "directeur-artiste" of the Manufacture d’Armes de Versailles. Made around 1803 as flintlocks and later converted to percussion, these pistols are notable for their exquisite craftsmanship, featuring woodwork and metal engraving with classical motifs, particularly four large sphinxes, inspired by Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. The description highlights their potential use as awards, diplomatic presentation pieces, or for commercial sale, underscoring Boutet's status as a premier gunsmith artist.
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