This video features a brief interview with Mathieu Willemsen, the Curator of the Dutch National Military Museum. The conversation highlights the museum's collection, particularly focusing on experimental firearms. Willemsen's book, "Trial And Experiment," which delves into this specific area of Dutch military firearms history, is also recommended. The video encourages viewers to visit the museum if they are in the Netherlands, emphasizing its value for those interested in military history and firearms.
This video is a book review of "Experiment and Trial" by Mathieu Willemsen. The book details the 218 guns from the collection of the Dutch School of Musketry (1855-1933), a period when the school served as a testing ground for inventors seeking Dutch military contracts. It highlights numerous unusual prototypes, particularly magazine conversions of the Beaumont action, alongside more common service arms. The review notes the book's high price point and targets a niche audience of enthusiasts interested in experimental firearms from the transitional period between single-shot and repeating rifles, promising unique and valuable information.
This video covers the Institute of Military Technology (IMT) seminar in Florida, focusing on firearms history and design. The seminar featured presentations on Dutch trials rifles from the 1800s and the development of the AR-10. The IMT, founded by Reed Knight, aims to preserve and educate about firearms development history, drawing from Knight's extensive collection of experimental and unusual designs. The video also includes a brief interview with IMT Director Joe McClain about the organization's mission and future.
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