The snapping tinder or match lock mechanism was a phenomenon of the late 15th early 16th century. The hero of the battle of Pavia 1525 and battle of Mohács 1526. One of the first guns actually fired with a spring driven mechanism. Its relatively small 10-16 mm calibre ball was made mainly from lead-tin alloy for better armour penetration.
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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. 
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