Shooting the Harper's Ferry flintlock pistol

[@m0314700308891515]

The performance at 25m was phenomenal for a pistol with no rear sight and such a long lock time, I didn't expect that at all! Your skills are definitely on display here.

[@PCPointerDE]

how do you aim without a rear sight? An do you shoot with 2 hands?

[@arandomperson5434]

@@PCPointerDE You just aim for the Part of the Enemy with the most mass. Ideally the chest or belly aka the torso.

[@astrotrek3534]

@@PCPointerDE Historically, you shoot with one hand

[@wolfwind9658]

My ears are graced by the sweet sound of wepons hystory.

[@SB-qm5wg]

I feel the same way :D

[@SlickSixguns]

Watch my channel you’ll feel more historical

[@eduardonavarro5910]

Also his accent

[@floridagunguy8632]

Right?! It's so relaxing! 😂

[@sparkymmilarky]

Always loved the aesthetics of this pistol. My local antique dealer has an original.

[@sebathadah1559]

Buy it!!!

[@sparkymmilarky]

@@sebathadah1559 loan me £2000 and I'll consider it Haha! To my understanding only a few remain, they're very valuable. Prices are almost as high as dueling pistols

[@rgbgamingfridge]

i thought you brits couldnt have pistols

[@notforsaletoday1895]

Allah's Snackbar We can have muzzle loaders, with some sort of license. FAC i think?

[@rgbgamingfridge]

@@notforsaletoday1895 are just the replicas registered or do you need a license for an original one too?

[@zman7633]

Your channel is just wonderful. No BS just good facts and good energy. Thank you sir.

[@bdegeorge8634]

My ears... This guy can make a fortune doing voiceovers like my god. I want to hear him in the history documentaries I watch

[@MrMudNugget]

That opening was absolutely impressive.

[@nickuipers8815]

That opening shot is absolutely magnificent. Thanks for these videos. I came here to learn more about flintlocks and your videos are awesome. Well shot and extremely educational. Love it.

[@ErikNice]

Wonderful history lesson tied to a fine military pistol. Visited Harper's Ferry some years ago. Sadly not much (if anyting) is left of the factories/armoury since the destruction during the Civil War. The only building left intact is John Brown's fort (formerly a fire house). The town and surrounding countryside are beautiful and you can still see the railroad tracks, tunnels, and parts of bridges with maps and informational guides located at strategic points. As always, a well done, entertaining and informative video. Thank you.

[@simonp1165]

New Capandball Video = good day :)

[@clongshanks5206]

The opening was very well done! Instantly caught my attention

[@aleckarnezis2890]

Wow what an opening scene with subsequent excellent commentary and a golden voice.

[@TriZaba]

Hello cap and ball! I love your channel. I’m an American history major in Maryland and live 40 minutes from Harpers Ferry! It’s a beautiful place with an amazing history, especially considering John Browns slave revolt that influenced the civil war. Protect your gun rights, preserve history, and have fun shooting :)

[@carlsasau6162]

This is the best opening I ever saw on a firearms channel.

[@wonkachocolates6133]

Greetings from Antarctica Ice Station Zulu...need one of those for Penguin Defense...!!

[@thinkingmonk9676]

Greetings brotha

[@juniorslothsix5562]

Those dirty Antarctic bastards! Have at thee!

[@aircommando505]

At least you don't have polar bears.

[@ronathanjonathan257]

You can’t shoot the penguins! You will ruin their little tuxedos!

[@Armored_Muskrat]

Possibly shoggoth defense too.

[@uarbor70]

That part about plugging the flash hole while loading is a great idea thank you

[@johnndavis7647]

A loading stand is a great convience for loading pistols at the bench. It frees up both of your hands for using tools and it keeps the muzzle always pointed in a safe direction. Get yourself a loading stand for your pistols and revolvers too. You will like it. Thanks for all you do. John Davis Jax Fl

[@D5quared91]

I have the percussion, .54 smoothbore version of this gun and it is superb! Great vid!

[@justinprather4760]

You ever load shot in it?

[@Tigershark-qy2gq]

One of the best openings of a video on KZbin!

[@wetdedstuocm]

Great Lesson and I like the slow motion it shows you how it truly fires..

[@halfcirclehranch6877]

I was just thinking that I haven't seen one of your videos come up on my feed in forever. And this new one pips up! Glad you're still out there!

[@TreverSlyFox]

Sorry, but the Lewis and Clark expedition DID NOT carry the Harpers Ferry pistol or rifle on its expedition as they were being equiped on August 31, 1803, before the weapons were available from the Harpers Ferry arsenal. This has been well researched and documented.

[@larsbliss2728]

I have watched this video about 10 times so far. I have been wanting the 58 caliber version for a while but have been concentrating my money on the items they wish to ban in The US. I will be ordering my Harpers Ferry Pistol as a Christmas present to myself this year. Can't wait to get it and try it out.

[@karlhoss6840]

I have the Percussion conversion by Pedersoli, .490 or .495 round balls in paper cartridges are really fun. 35 gr of 2f I plan to buy this Flintlock version because it has the .58 rifled bore.

[@daveybass655]

What a beautiful place to have a shooting range. And that pistol is awesome too.

[@richarddavidson262]

The Lewis and Clark expedition did not carry Harper's Ferry Model 1803 rifles. They were issued approximately 15 each US Short Rifle Model 1800's that were made at Harper's Ferry. There are subtle but distinct differences between a 1800 model and the final 1803 model rifles. The 1800's would have to be considered prototypes of the 1803 rifles.

[@montepr803]

Thank you. As always, learned a lot from this. I've been learning along by watching your videos and wanted to let you know that I have acquired a few black powder rifles. 2 Kentucky flintlocks, a Pennsylvania flintlock, a Hawken percussion, a Creedmore rifle and a 2Band Enfield. All of them Pedersoli's. Thank you, my good decisions are a product of your work and I'm passing the knowledge to my 2 boys as well. Just felt like telling you how positive influence you are to myself and to this community.

[@knightman4574]

The patch that flew in mid Air. Stunning!

[@jamesnull5415]

I enjoy your videos and have been watching for a few years now. Always very informative content. Thanks much. Great channel.

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

OH WHHHHHHOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Quite a VERY GREAT opening for a video!!! Excellent Sir.!

[@robertrobert7924]

I have one of these that I have not shot in years. I must take it to the range soon and shoot it again. I wrote a "how to" article that appeared in NMLRA's Muzzle Blasts magazine on how to make a leather pommel holster and pouch to fit this pistol. It was a 2 part article that appeared in 2 issues that were a few months apart. I want to buy the percussion conversion in .54 moothbore when they are back in stock here in the USA. Your commemorative piece is beautiful. I have visited Harpers Ferry many times.

[@Stevew443]

This episode really caught my attention since I live only 6 miles from Harpers Ferry. This area has so much history. I had my Kentucky rifle out at the range today for a little bit of shooting.

[@XJ290]

I moved to VA recently and dude I love the history. I’ve started getting into reenacting as time/money allows. If you don’t mind me asking, your Kentucky rifle, was it a traditions or pedersoli or something?

[@Stevew443]

@@XJ290 My Kentucky rifle is a Traditions. I used to own Pedersoli Pennsylvania rifle but it got sold to pay for some hospital expenses. Now about all I shoot is a custom made flintlock based on a Johanes Faber rifle from 1760. It is a real beauty and I have rarely touched any of my percussion rifles since getting the flintlock.

[@XJ290]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@Stevew443 Thanks for the reply on a 4 year old comment! Sorry to hear about the hospital expenses friend. I pray all is well now? Is the custom made Faber from someone local? I know times have not been easy on small manufacturers and I’m looking to jump into flintlocks. I’d rather support a local gun maker than anyone else tbh.

[@Stevew443]

@@XJ290 My Faber was built by Tyler Sydebotham of Golden Mean Flintlocks. His work is amazing. He has a channel on You Tube and you can watch his work as he builds a rifle from scratch.

[@NW_Ranger]

As always, you did an excellent job with the research and presentation in this video. The intro portion of the video (slow motion) was also very enjoyable, as other have already stated. Thank you for all of your time and effort! Huzzah!

[@Trey_816]

If you ever have the chance to go to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia and/or Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, GO! You'll thank me later.

[@DavidM-um2uk]

That's a beautiful pistol - might have to get me one of those.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

USA side here in Kentucky.. Thanks excellent...as always...Vous faites belle video mon ami...!

[@ratsface2814]

That is such a nice piece of craft!

[@JohnnyBallou]

Makes me even appreciate my Kentucky pistols even more! The "last line of Defense" for Californians, as well!

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

Unfortunately.

[@la_old_salt2241]

Of course, with black powder at close range there's always the delightful possibility of setting the perp on fire. Sauce for the goose so to speak.

[@kylevansteinburg5990]

I grew up near harpers ferry and spent a lot of time there, if you get a chance to go there there have a great display of original guns made there.

[@dhm4044]

I have one of the "original" Pedersoli reproductions of the Harper's Ferry pistols. Unlike today's offerings, the original models came with a historically correct "browned" barrel. While the new hard chrome finish looks great, I prefer the correct, original brown finish.

[@patplunkett8525]

You could drastically reduce your lock time by cutting the amount of the 4F you put in the pan by about half...

[@rickyburton4642]

Happy New Year to you and everyone at Pedersoli 😃👍👍🇺🇸! Looks like you’re all off to a new year of awesome videos! I’m glad and I’m looking forward to seeing them all! Thank you!

[@SpruceReduce8854]

Now that I know the original was smoothbore, I think it's safe to assume that they just used regular muzzleloader pistol cartridges: musket cartridges with less powder. I'm still interested in the construction/usage of the Harpers Ferry flintlock rifle cartridge.

[@capedog18]

super cool opening shot

[@williamhart4896]

Nice shooting and historical data as always sir .

[@cl0wnb0y1]

Great video. Thanks for posting. BEAUTIFUL PISTOL!!!

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

Your videos are incredible and informative. Such a beautiful pistol.

[@pixelpatter01]

This was my first black powder pistol as well. It is hard to hold the aim while the firing sequence advances; first the click of the flint, then the flash of the pan, then the boom of the pistol. It seems to take forever.

[@bozzskaggs112]

The opening 12 seconds of this video may be the best 12 seconds on YT.

[@rizaradri316]

Hey can you review the Martini-Henry rifle?

[@terminator572]

That'd be very cool indeed.

[@christopherpeary7290]

Yes please

[@clongshanks5206]

Absolutely

[@sloanchampion85]

I have to repeat it...the opening shot was awesome...watching that monster musket ball going down range was grest

[@657449]

Another great video. The photography is fantastic.

[@leeburks4540]

I had one of these HF repros in 1980. My girlfriend hit an old gas can in a field, rising ground, about 25-30 yards away on the first shot! With a flintlock pistol! With no rear sight!

[@PsychoticBovine]

I have just test fired that pistol tonight (July 4th). I bought it last year, though. I just used a 35 gr charge and a patch (no projectile).

[@tr3y4word88]

How much it cost u to buy it

[@PsychoticBovine]

@@tr3y4word88 $450 through Dixie Gun Works.

[@simonferrer]

I subscribed for that slow motion shot at the beginning of the video. Outstanding production quality, sir, and very informative!

[@BestMods168]

Your filming shots are amazing.

[@johnlastname2397]

love the history as well as the shooting

[@ralphross2357]

Happy Easter! God bless!

[@andreystepanov7597]

Наслаждаюсь каждым Вашим видео.

[@chaecoco2]

I have one of these and find it both fun and frustrating to shoot. With no rear sight, it is really a guessing game trying to hit a target. Now I know why they missed in duels!

[@babblingbabblator9259]

Only lacking a picatinny rail and red dot sight.

[@babblingbabblator9259]

@NPC 48732 You can attach a glock mag under it with a screw, and use it as a front grip. The front grip would also help shooting the 80's hipfire style.

[@seirbhiseach]

Needs a threaded barrel and bayonet lug too... imagine suppressing that thing with magpul furniture and a holo sight...

[@Legitpenguins99]

Now i really want to make a tactical flintlock

[@ace50cal1]

@@seirbhiseach that made me laugh 😆.

[@captainlorres7001]

Yes but it still needs a ar15 buttstok, laserpointer and a tactical flashlight.

[@bagstermucha]

Could you please do an episode about how firearms were made in the old days?

[@drozguraltunoz]

go on man ım waching you from Turkey thanks alot

[@robertmillen2967]

What part of Turkey? I was station in Incirlik, Elmadag Mountain, and Ankara years ago

[@mikeyerke3920]

Great presentation!

[@charlescomly1]

I always admired the 1803 Harper's Ferry musket, what a great pair this pistole would make.

[@shootmcrunfast]

Lovely stuff!

[@scifiwriter9541]

Excellent video and history lesson. I really enjoyed it.

[@davidfox7762]

Believe you'll find it's highly doubtful the Lewis and Clark expedition carried M.1803 Harper's Ferry rifles on their expedition.

[@OneEyePI]

It's been said before but that first sequence was a thing of beauty

[@courtneyhall7140]

i love your channel.

[@BuntaBall40]

Great video on opening

[@randycollins87]

Yes, it is is a VERY beautiful location.

[@longrider42]

I really like your channel, but Lewis and Clark did not take the 1804 Harper's Ferry rifled musket with them, because they left in the early spring of 1804, before production started. They carried and forgive me if the date is wrong, the Springfield 1796 .69 caliber smooth bore military musket. An interesting story from there journey goes like this "The Boys cam across a grizzly bear today and after firing 28 shots into said bear and not dropping it, decided it was worth its reputation" Might have been a different story if they'd had the .54 caliber rifled musket. I found this out a few years ago when I read the Lewis and Clark journal. It's a great read.

[@ricplays5905]

such a wonderful desing!

[@Leverguns50]

Beautiful gun, like the way you brought out the history, and also that you pointed out the differences between the original and the new reproduction, A lot of great information here.

[@OnTheRiver66]

I’m surprised the groups were that good without a rear sight. Imagine what the grouping would be like if they hadn’t put a front sight on it. Great video!

[@panchemist]

I have not yet had a time to dwell too deep into this channel but taking into account your background, heritage and knowledge (with all my respect of course) - I do have a following request. In my childhood for more than 20 years ago - i had a favourite book - "Stars of Eger" by Geza Gardonyi. So what I am interested in are the firearms that were used during early to middle of 16th century in Hungary. Of course Gardonyi´s interpretation is carried by the national romantic ideals etc- we had such thing in Estonia in the end of 19th century aswell. Would you consider making a video of those early firearms in the context of that era?

[@cemalkaya5961]

Bu herhalde eski silahların en iyisi, sanat eseri el işlemeli muhteşem bir silah

[@mausercal65]

Love your videos

[@joeylandry4933]

Great job on this video, I am thinking about buying one of the Pedersoli reproduction pistols to shoot and add to my collection. I have always wanted one as I served as a military policeman and our MOS symbol is two crossed harpers ferry pistols.

[@SpruceReduce8854]

I was wondering if you were willing to make English translations for the Hungarian articles on your website? Google Translate just doesn't translate it well enough to be understood that well.

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Great video, thank you.

[@floridagunguy8632]

I'm now obsessed with not only the Harper's Ferry pistol but the North & Cheney model 1799 pistol and I can't seem to find a reproduction anywhere!!! 😭

[@samcolt1079]

YOU REALLY HAVE A GREAT SHOW. THE MORE OF THEM I WATCH THE BETTER I LIKE THEM. HARPERS FERRY IS A GREAT PLACE TO SEE. IF YOU CAN EVER GET TO GO THERE .....DO IT. TO ME THATS WHERE THE CIVIL WAR REALLY STARTED. JOHN BROWN WAS GOING TO TRY TO STOP SLAVERY. HE DID WHAT HE COULD TO BRING IT TO AN END BUT ITCOST HIM HIS LIFE.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

Love your videos , but have to make a little correction for you. The 1803 harpers ferry rifle didn’t come out until after Lewis and Clark left . Instead of the 1803 half stock they carried the 1797/99 full stock that had about the same lock and patch box-butt trap, and in .50 caliber. It’s a common mistake. In several of the Lewis and Clark route museums an 1803 repo is display, but the first 03s were made about when L&C were passing where Kansas City is now.

[@thebotrchap]

Jeffrey Robinson They also had a Girandoni repeating air rifle.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

The Chap yup, but mostly the American version of the 1777 Charleville, the 1793 Springfield. Clark had his personal rifle, but we know little of it, most likely a Virginia style rifle, that’s largely an iron mounted Lancaster

[@thebotrchap]

Jeffrey Robinson I’m reading transcripts of the expedition, interesting but slow going at times.

[@wlewisiii]

Sigh. 1800 short rifle. Start here. therifleshoppe.com/catalog_pages/us_arms/(935).htm Then we can talk.

[@jeffreyrobinson3555]

William Barnett-Lewis that was a fun read👍

[@nicktrueman224]

It's a very nicely executed and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I do like these but the problem for us he in Australia is the fact that you cannot be lic for handguns without doing a number of competition shoots per yr. And even then on a new lic only some calibers are allowed. It takes near 2yrs to just legally own a pistol unless it is antique and the cartridge is no longer manufactured. It becomes to be quite costly as well. You can own original pieces on a collector's lic and the weapon has to be made pre 1947? From memory.

[@aaronhellinger8358]

The harpers ferry is the us army military police corps original sidearm. The corps insignia is the cross pistols.

[@varney2010]

Fantastic intro.

[@Danogil]

I subscribed a few years ago, apparently KZbin unsubscribed me. Great videos as always.

[@michaellittle226]

Thanks for sharing .

[@SB-qm5wg]

Nice slow-mo footage, sir. For science!

[@nana-gelng5794]

Ooh, very educational and helpful, with a nice accent too :3

[@cheddarchip1013]

Could you do a video on making paper cartridges for this gun?

[@thiagomendes4314]

Belíssima arma, seu canal é muito bom!

[@piotrr5439]

EPIC intro.

[@garymyersgarym6434]

Hi maybe some day you will get a chance to come to the states.

[@user-LLPp9yy9om4sos]

🍺🍺🍺👍❤ If I'm not mistaken, my friend, you had a good shot at the center of the target, and that flint lock is accurate

[@seanoloughlin8782]

I love your review of the Harper's Ferry! I just purchased a Pedersoli Harper's Ferry flintlock. I am having trouble locating loading equipment and shooting supplies for it. Does anyone have any recommendations?

[@dimitristripakis7364]

That they made this in the 17th century = amazing !

[@anomalyp8584]

Excellent as always. A very beautiful and elegant pistol indeed. Confused by the loading though; sometimes i see you loading very carefully, but here i see you ramming the ball down the barrel...any reason for the different loading?

[@simonferrer]

The pistol was probably starting to get fouled up from multiple shots, requiring a bit more oomph to get the ball seated.

[@OTT822]

Nagyon jó videó mint mindig!