This video explores the groundbreaking Belton flintlock repeater, a pair of pioneering 18th-century firearms designed as genuine repeater weapons. Firearms and weaponry expert Jonathan Ferguson details their unique design, including a replacement chamber mechanism. The muskets were notably purchased by a controversial organization and are associated with significant figures in US history. The episode delves into the history of firearms, the terminology surrounding these weapons, and the firing process of both the 1784 and 1786 models, highlighting the portfire mechanism.
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