This "American Rifleman Television" segment, "I Have This Old Gun," focuses on the British Pattern 1801 Sea Service Pistol, a significant firearm utilized by the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The video highlights the pistol as a workhorse weapon for naval engagements, emphasizing its role in Britain's dominance at sea. It also promotes further content from American Rifleman TV and encourages viewers to join the NRA.
This video delves into the history and specifics of the Maltese Flintlocks, specifically the Girard Mle 1733 Pistols utilized by the Order of St. John (Knights of Malta). It highlights their transformation from pilgrim protectors to Mediterranean corsairs and their reliance on European small arms. The focus is on a specific order of 2000 French Modele 1733 pattern flintlock handguns, including both long-barreled (300mm) and short-barreled (240mm) variants intended for naval and cavalry forces. The video also touches upon the pistols' capture by Napoleon's forces in 1798 and their subsequent transfer to British hands, noting the rarity of the long-barreled models today.
This video delves into the history and specifics of the Webley & Scott 1913 Naval Model Automatic Pistol. It details William John Whiting's decade-long effort to have his design adopted by the British military, culminating in a 1913 contract for the Royal Navy. However, the outbreak of World War I ultimately halted further interest in self-loading pistols. The description also includes links to the Forgotten Weapons website and the intro music producer.
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