I am happy to show you the new film about the Tannenberg handgonne, the only properly dated 14th century European handgun we know about today. It covers its history, importance, but also a lot more. Gives insight to the accessories used in the 14th-15th century, and investigates how it was loaded for maximum effectiveness. In this chapter I am testing a charging method described in the Feuerwerkbuch dated 1432 (Freiburger Manuskriptes MS 362). This loading method requires leaving an airgap between bullet and powder charge, that seems strange while absolutaley not safe in today’s standard. But Capandball will test it for you.
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https://youtu.be/RoYunM-z19A?si=Zo1faafgOG2Kv6KP
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Well this is my channel and these are my impressions about shooting old and repro blackpowder and cartridge guns. You will find target shooting, hunting, reloading and military history related videos here starring pre 1945 firearms. Since I was a little child I knew I want to be a history teacher. In fact I graduated as one. Later I studied military sciences on university level, and now I am doing my phd in firearms history while I teach military history at the university. That’s my life, my hobby. I hope you’ll enjoy my videos as much I enjoyed making them. Greetings form Hungary, the land of good wines and beautiful women. Oh yes, and please forgive my Hunglish. 😉
