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 Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearm topics. It addresses the viability of historical weapon reproductions like Lorenzoni and Kalthoff flintlocks, explores hypothetical gunpowder advancements, and features guest insights from CMMG regarding their early delayed blowback systems. The discussion also touches upon the M60, economic factors in Italian Old West reproductions, the worst sporterizations, Calico magazines with rimmed cartridges, US precision rifle procurement, government reclamation of trophy guns, military applications for the KP-15/WWSD2020, and comparisons between the 1941 Johnson and M1 Garand for sniper roles. Additionally, it delves into filming processes, legal aspects of pistol-carbines, historical firearm opinions (Winchester 1873 vs 1892, M1 Carbine vs SKS), US small arms purchased by foreign militaries, and an evaluation of bayonets.
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