This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Kalthoff 30-shot flintlock rifle, highlighting its significance as the first repeating firearm used in military combat. Developed by the Kalthoff brothers and adopted by the Danish Royal Guard in the 1640s, it saw action in the Siege of Copenhagen in 1659. The description details its innovative design, including a 30-ball magazine and a buttstock powder compartment, and the complex reloading mechanism. Despite its advanced features for the era, the Kalthoff was expensive, fragile, and eventually replaced by simpler designs. The video emphasizes the rarity of these firearms and the privilege of examining one.
This video examines the unique Fagnus Revolver, a military-style, six-shot .450 caliber firearm produced by Alexandre Fagnus of Liege. The description highlights its unusual unloading mechanism, where the rear half of the trigger guard acts as a lever to unlock the barrel and cylinder, and the front half pivots the action open for ejection. Dating to the late 1870s or 1880s, information on its production quantity or specific cartridge is scarce. The video aims to provide a detailed look at this obscure firearm.
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