This video features weapon and firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the unique Dumonthier blade gun, a peculiar combination weapon from the Royal Armouries' collection. The firearm is highlighted as one of several patented combination weapons by Parisian gunmaker Dumonthier & Chartron. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more arms and armour content and provides links for support and museum membership.
This video examines a unique 1846 Norwegian Postførerverge knife-pistol. The presenter highlights its practical design, noting its usable grip in both knife and pistol configurations. The firearm features two muzzleloading smoothbore barrels with percussion cap ignition and a folding trigger. While not definitively identified due to absent markings, the weapon bears strong resemblance to the issued Postførerverge, manufactured for Norwegian postal employees facing assaults. The video considers possibilities of worn markings, commercial copies, or other origins for this intriguing double-barreled blade gun.
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