This video showcases a rare Joseph Manton waterproof flintlock shotgun from around 1815. The presenter explains how this innovative design addresses the challenge of maintaining flintlock reliability in wet or rainy conditions. While not the only smith to develop such mechanisms, Manton's example is highlighted as a particularly fine specimen, offering a glimpse into historical firearm engineering advancements.
This video focuses on a new display at the Royal Armouries in Leeds commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The display utilizes arms and armor from the Napoleonic era, a conserved battle model, and interactive digital elements to tell the story of this significant historical campaign. The Battle of Waterloo, fought on June 18, 1815, marked the end of the Napoleonic and Revolutionary Wars, concluding over two decades of European conflict between Allied nations and the First French Empire.
You've reached the end! 2 videos loaded.
