We need to get these two stateside for a Demo Ranch range day or a collab with any of the many guntubers.

As a member of the public, I think we tend to forget that European armies and the time (1500 to 1700) relied on shot and pike tactics. So while these halberds are for show, the weapon was still seen on the battlefield back then (1200 and 1650).

An extremely gorgeous weapon! Though I do have to wonder about the ownership and how it would have been used. As an ostentatious wall hanger, or a ceremonial guard weapon? Are there any sources to suggest this was anything other than a novelty item? Very much looking forward to some more combination weapons, and Jonathan explaining to confused colleagues what a Bloodborne is

thanks for the interesting video! was this weapon used as an idea for 40k Adeptus Custodes?)

So many long poles on display. Is warping a problem ?

LOL Jonathan walking out from the back, brilliant

I don't know anything enough about the science, but would the flat metal one side, the free space on the other not mean the bullet was affected by the air and not fly straight? Also, that's such a cool thing to have.

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What is this guys accent? it sound at once very Scottish but also French with a splash of German. Also, what cool and informative video, love me a good halberd and I'm a real sucker for decorative stuff that doesn't too badly impact functionality. It's always nice to watch people who really know their stuff.

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Ah, Pike and Shot, but without the "and." Also, I REALLY think everyone there needs to introduce themselves properly when doing these videos. For example: "Hello, I'm [insert name] [insert job title] [insert specialism] at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, which houses a collection of thousands of iconic weapons from throughout History."

If that wasn't the most "you rang" entrance I don't know what is. Excellent video, thank you both!

love me some halberds =)

Johnathan standing their seething that Iason didn't say the full title Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, home to thousands of iconic firearms throughout history

Apparently they are all the rage with CEOs.

I can see these used by bodyguards, not only does it scream "I'm rich and have the technology for it to be made, but also the craftsmen spare for a vanity project" and also "I'm rich enough to hire some people who look like they know how to use them", and anyone getting close enough to the person being guarded (6 maybe 5m away if they're liked) will see exactly what they are and know if they try messing about they have a few shots and a Halberd to run into.

Looks like the sort if thing the Americans brought to WWI trenches

The Royal Armouries lore deepens with even more interesting people. I love seeing all the different curators, keepers and experts.

One would have to be careful to hold the pan upright on top to fire one barrel, then flip it 180 to fire the other, because the lock on the underside would dump it's priming powder if the pan cover open while it was inverted. One couldn't "give 'em both barrels" at the same time because the under barrel would misfire. I'd also suspect that while one might give some villian a good poke with the pointy bit, you wouldn't want to have to parry an incoming blow from a steel weapon with it, because those locks look fragile...but very very cool, I want one!

Thanks for the freedom units conversation

so, the custodes guardian spear isnt nonsense after all

Ahhh that microphone Audio recording isn't quite matching the video 😑😐 ahhhh I really wanna watch this video as always great co tent and subject matter and of course the great display and break down of weapons/devices you have on said video but something definitely went wrong with Editing when comes to Audio side 🥲 have great day non less 🙌

Jonathan Ferguson, the keeper of firearms and artillery at the Royal Armouries Museum in the UK, which houses a collection of thousands of iconic weapons from throughout history. Is the only way to introduce this man for the rest of his life.

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28:44 *windows shutdown noise* i think you broke jonathan

Nice Halberd.

Would be a little nervous firing either barrel after actually using the blade on anything.

one can safely guess why i'm here

Two wheel locks on a stick? Everything I've read says that this absolutely did belong to a wealthy individual. While it was certainly a prestigious object in its own right, the thought does come to mind that in it's time, there were still expectations that troops should be led in the field by the chap who was paying them... Well if you were unfit or lacking in military skills, something like this would certainly boost your own morale if you ever had to turn out with the lads! Thought #2: A halberd with "auto extraction"? This is something that on line gaming has been waiting for! 😁 Thanks for showing this one.

Any chance of Uberti making these?

Is that a Tesla weapon, hybrid? Autonomous? The next amazing invention since sliced bread! Actually BEFORE!! Buy two and get a discount on an annual ammo subscription, delivered monthly in a variety box! Get your stabby on and keep your pew pew (ok, just the one pew) for the last resort. Don't miss out, be the last man standing! Live longer to purchase our next invention!

I would expect the elite guards of very rich people to be armed with such expensive weapons that put on a good show, but would function as expected if the need arises.

I came to this channel because of guns and Jonathan, but I discovered many more interesting things. That appearance was legendary! Thank you for publishing so much educational content, in an interesting fashion, for free, for all of us to enjoy

Reminds me of the pistol-integrated daggers, swords and cutlasses on display in Mehrangarh Fort, Rajasthan. Amazing craftsmanship!

Sick. Bloodborne has entered the chat. Please more combination weapons

So if you managed to get your hands on a 16-17th century gun crossbow (I believe there's a few around), whose area of expertise would that fall under?

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As a ceremonial weapon in the 16th century this would have been a truly incredible spectacle.

Having played and very much enjoyed Indiana Jones, it did make me laugh just how thunderous (it literally echoes off walls) the 'punch' sound is. It's the exact movie sound, where it's partly a thud, partly a slap, and partly the whip-crack - it's VERY distinctive. Oddly, Indy's revolver is practically a hand-cannon, but the SMGs do very little damage - a 25-round magazine will be lucky to kill three guys even if every shot hits.

Love the museum; but I have to say, over $500 for a replica of sauron's mace rendered in fiberglass is kind of insane. I understand it's probably not the easiest thing to manufacture, but I cannot justify paying that much for a literal toy; for $500 I could go and buy at least one real functional replica of a historical mace; but probably more than one, depending on how complex.

The Guardian Spears are real WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHH

Engravings... give you no tactical advantage whatsoever.

The Robinson rifle deserves a separate video.

this feels like they completed the assignment succesfully wrong. as things went you got a long musket with a shortish blade not a short gun on a long spear

Might I order a set for my tercios? There's a row in Flanders, and this might be just the ticket.

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Love the jackets

Would've never guessed that custodes weapons have a historical basis behind them.

Reminds me a bit of the Guillotine Gun from Assassin's Creed Unity, except that weapon was a handheld mortar.

Wonderful. Absolutely Beautiful