Videos tagged with 19th Century Weapons

This video explores the British Baker Rifle, posited as one of the first "mass" issued military rifles of its era. The presenter expresses significant excitement about covering this historical firearm and thanks @britishmuzzleloaders for their assistance, acknowledging potential inaccuracies and welcoming community input. The description also includes mentions of sponsors like Americana Pipe Dream, AR64A Rig, Optics Planet, Badlands Munitions, and Pepperbox TV, with associated discount codes and links.

This online lecture by naval historian Dr. Mark Barton explores the history of the British Royal Navy cutlass from its official adoption in 1804 through its final withdrawal in 2014. The talk covers the motivations behind its adoption during wartime, reasons for its initial inferiority and subsequent rejection of improvements, new patterns in the Victorian era, a procurement scandal, and its eventual uses in action and ceremonial service. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries.

This video offers a virtual tour of the Austrian Museum of Military History in Vienna. The tour covers various historical periods, from the 17th century to World War II, with a particular emphasis on the World War One collection. Highlights include rare 17th-century Turkish arms, a WW1 siege gun, a Girandoni air rifle, WW1 compressed-air mortars, and significant artifacts related to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, such as his car, uniform, and pistols used by Gavrilo Princip's associates. The museum is noted as one of Europe's oldest continuously operating military museums, and the presenter expresses anticipation for future WWII exhibits.

This video from "History of Weapons" delves into the assassination of President Garfield, focusing on the historical context and the weaponry involved. It highlights fascinating facts about weapons throughout history and encourages viewer support through Patreon and website subscriptions. The description also includes links to other YouTube channels and social media platforms associated with "God Family and Guns."

This video delves into the history and design of the 'Velo-dog', a compact self-defense revolver popular with cyclists in late 19th century Europe. Expert Jonathan Ferguson discusses how this firearm was a response to the prevalent danger of rabid dogs during a boom in cycling. The content highlights a niche historical firearm and its specific application, offering a unique perspective on personal protection from a bygone era.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at Japanese spear and staff weapons, specifically focusing on yari from the Tokugawa period through the 19th century. Curator Thom Richardson discusses the history and evolution of these traditional polearms, offering insights into their design and usage.