This video features Iason Tzouriadis, Curator of European Edged Weapons, and Matt Easton from Schola Gladiatoria as they examine and discuss the process of replicating a late 14th-century Alexandrian sword with Windlass Steelcrafts. The video highlights the historical accuracy and craftsmanship involved in recreating the artifact, providing links to the original object in the Royal Armouries collection and the Windlass replica for purchase. It aims to educate viewers about arms and armour, with a call to action for channel subscriptions and museum support.
This video provides a book review of "International Arms Review 1," a compilation of firearms-related articles printed in the late 1970s. The reviewer highlights the book's focus on unusual and historical firearms, including early breechloading systems, medieval arms and armor, and more modern guns. Specific topics covered in the table of contents range from siege guns and pellet guns to detailed examinations of rifles like the Gewehr 88, Lugers, Dreyse Needle Gun, Mauser variants (Zig-Zag, Broomhandle C96), Werder Rifle, Guedes Rifle, and the FG-42 paratroop rifle. It also delves into pistols such as the Schwarzlose and the 1911 Swiss Service Rifle, alongside historical topics like the evolution of firearms in Europe and the age of armor. The reviewer suggests the book offers a lot of worthwhile information for firearms enthusiasts.
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