This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining what is believed to be one of the smallest antique functioning flintlock pistols in the world. The video delves into the macro details of both miniature and full-sized flintlock mechanisms, comparing their intricate designs. It also touches upon the historical context, potential makers, and the reasons behind the creation of such diminutive firearms. The discussion includes aspects of the firearm's functionality, barrel threading, and a brief exploration of relevant historical documents.
This video explores two London-made Lorenzoni repeating flintlock pistols from the mid-1700s. The Lorenzoni system, a precursor to modern repeating firearms, featured internal magazines for powder and projectiles, allowing a shooter to reload and recock the action with a lever mechanism. While offering unprecedented firepower for its era, the system's complexity made these pistols expensive and difficult to produce reliably. The video highlights the ingenuity of gunsmiths like Kalthoff and Lorenzoni in developing this early repeating technology.
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