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.
This video delves into the fascinating history of the Wilson family, a prominent London gunmaking dynasty spanning from 1730 to 1832. The description highlights their reputation for producing high-quality arms for export, as well as their more specialized creations. Specifically, the video showcases a Lorenzoni pattern repeating flintlock musket, a testament to their craftsmanship beyond standard military arms. The description also provides a link to a paper on the Wilson family by DeWitt Bailey II, further enriching the historical context.
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.
This video showcases the Lorenzoni repeating flintlock pistol, one of the earliest examples of repeating firearm technology. Crafted in the 1680s by Italian gunmaker Michele Lorenzoni, this pistol features a unique system of internal powder and ball magazines and a rotating breechblock, a precursor to modern reloading tools. The description highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and rarity of these historical firearms, emphasizing their significant place in early firearms development.
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