The 1800 Baker Rifle: Musketry of the 95th - PART ONE

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@Tadicuslegion78
@Tadicuslegion78 4 жыл бұрын
How most of us learned about the Baker Rifle......Sharpe.
@99IronDuke
@99IronDuke 4 жыл бұрын
I read the Sharpe novels and watched the TV shows, but I was reading about the Peninsular War in particular and the Napoleonic wars in general long before that. For those who liked Sharpe could I recommend the 'True Soldier Gentleman' novels of the British Army in the Napoleonic wars by Dr Adrian Goldsworthy, who also happens to be a legitimate expert on the ancient Roman army.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I am one of them, but thankfully have not sat on what lies therein... sparked the interest and studied more.
@jimvargaco.6344
@jimvargaco.6344 3 жыл бұрын
Doing further research on youtube to refute the idea that you could pull three shots in a minute from a rifle gun. (In the show Sharpe demonstrates to a group of infantry how to fire a musket at such a rate by disregarding the ramrod and simply tapping the butt of a musket to drop the ball) Now that's soldiering.
@katyg3873
@katyg3873 11 ай бұрын
@@jimvargaco.6344soldiers are true inventors. If you had to get three off in a minute or you were dead you’d damn well learn to get three off in a minute. There’s accepted ways of doing things and then there’s actual ways of doing things.
@jimvargaco.6344
@jimvargaco.6344 11 ай бұрын
You're not understanding what I'm saying. A musket is SMOOTH BORE while a rifle is RIFLED. You can spit load a musket if you are using patch and ball loads, though some infantry of the period opted for oversized ball instead of a patch in which case you can't. But a RIFLE is RIFLED! You cannot spit load a rifle with ammunition of the correct size for the rifling. Not possible.@@katyg3873
@yorkshirelad5280
@yorkshirelad5280 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure why everyone gets so bitter about Sharpe? For me it started my interest in the peninsular war and the British Army of the time. Previously I’d never really known about that period in time before. Everyone just chill😂 it’s only a TV program
@moolightstarlight9223
@moolightstarlight9223 4 жыл бұрын
i agree only a TV programme. but sometimes those people false ideas about said time periods.
@yorkshirelad5280
@yorkshirelad5280 4 жыл бұрын
Anshula Clemens so what? It’s only TV 😂 I watched sharpe then decided to look more accurately at that period it’s set in. I still enjoy watching sharpe as it’s great TV 🤓
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I see both sides... While they are well written stories and I enjoyed them greatly as they came out. They and their subsequent TV episodes leave some with "enough information to be dangerous" (tongue in cheek there)... For every person, like yourself, who goes on to study and learn, there are many more who do not and are left with "Bite, Pour, Spit and Tap"..... and then go on to reference said activity as history. This is where the "friction" comes in. Measured and respectful acknowledgment followed by kind introduction to reality is my preferred technique to attempt to steer perception....
@yorkshirelad5280
@yorkshirelad5280 4 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders I can imagine it could be quite annoying for your channel as you put lots of effort into the historical accuracy. Personally the main reason I came to your channel was for the accuracy and I enjoy watching someone who has a real passion for the periods and firearms I’m also interested in. I understand the “friction” I used to be a living historian of multiple periods and would have to fend off multiple film references, I always found that it was however a great way and ice breaker to educate people in the realities of that period.
@lawrence142002
@lawrence142002 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I would hope most people would realize that they're just a series of TV movies based on a series of historical fiction books, not a historical record.
@rodgeyd6728
@rodgeyd6728 4 жыл бұрын
Here's forty shillings on the drum For those who'll volunteer to come To 'list and fight the foe today. Over the hills and far away. O'er the hills and o'er the main. Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George commands and we obey. Over the hills and far away. When duty calls me, I must go To stand and face another foe. But part of me will always stray Over the hills and far away. O'er the hills and o'er the main. Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George commands and we obey. Over the hills and far away. If I should fall to rise no more, As many comrades did before, Then ask the fifes and drums to play. Over the hills and far away. O'er the hills and o'er the main. Through Flanders, Portugal and Spain. King George commands and we obey. Over the…
@ignacejespers8201
@ignacejespers8201 4 жыл бұрын
now that's soldiering
@rodgeyd6728
@rodgeyd6728 4 жыл бұрын
@@ignacejespers8201 listen to it on KZbin, you'll luv it .
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the soundtrack!
@rodgeyd6728
@rodgeyd6728 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders For all of us who grew up in the 90's watching Sharpe ( and still watch the repeats to this day ) we were given two classics! The Baker rifle and John Tams singing O'er the Hills. Great then, even better now.
@gradientleech7636
@gradientleech7636 4 жыл бұрын
Hills and far away
@danstevenson1840
@danstevenson1840 4 жыл бұрын
As a Rifleman I find your videos on the Baker rifle and the 95th very intresting as learning about my regt history I can reflect on my own training, I look forward to your futher content. Celer et Audax !!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad to have you along Dan!
@davequinn2369
@davequinn2369 4 жыл бұрын
My Dad & Uncles are Ex- Royal Green Jackets. Good luck to you mate & The Rifles. Respect.
@stephenmallet6872
@stephenmallet6872 4 жыл бұрын
I was literally watching Sharpe's Eagle when this masterpiece was uploaded.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Don't let it skew your historical appreciation.... :-)
@samallen3564
@samallen3564 4 жыл бұрын
The Plunkett reference took me me a min 😂😂
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
But you got it, right?
@samallen3564
@samallen3564 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I did after a few mins of think "Why do I know that name". How impressive do you think the shot that killed General Colbert was? Is it something any of the riflemen could have pulled off or just Plunkett's skill?
@joeblow9657
@joeblow9657 4 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders has successfully distracted me from my depression with this most recent of videos.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
If that is not a ringing endorsement I don't know what is. Either that or it speak to the anesthetic properties of the videos.
@redcoathistory
@redcoathistory 4 жыл бұрын
Another excellent film Rob. What I love about your films is not only the amazing amount of information but also the amount of thought that goes into your filmmaking. Excellent stuff!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! Right back at you!
@redarmy1698
@redarmy1698 4 жыл бұрын
I always love the comedic intos😂😂😂 great work Rob!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!.
@klonidier
@klonidier 4 жыл бұрын
I hope the world knows how lucky we are to have this channel. This is history coming to life for all of us
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Very kind.
@Chuck13a
@Chuck13a 4 жыл бұрын
Well done, Rob! Eagerly awaiting part two!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ironhand9096
@ironhand9096 4 жыл бұрын
Shornecliff Barracks is in Folkestone, Kent, England. The current occupants are the Royal Gurkha Rifles. Shornecliff is near Hythe ranges where Soldier have practiced marksmanship for over 150 years.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, Hythe... the spiritual home of Army musketry.
@davequinn2369
@davequinn2369 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate. One of the finest Regiment of the times. My father & uncles served with the Royal Green Jackets and love their regiments history. I've attended a many association events & always love the 95th re-enactments.Pure class. 'Swift & Bold'
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Lot's more Baker stuff on the Channel!
@CaptainBardiel
@CaptainBardiel Жыл бұрын
The Chosen Men.
@SafetyProMalta
@SafetyProMalta 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are back. Hope all good with you and family.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Things are as well as they can be. Thank you... and to you and yours!
@joellaurin9007
@joellaurin9007 Жыл бұрын
You're videos as entertaining as they are, most definitely make research easy. Thank you
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
You are quite welcome.
@BennettIsAmazing
@BennettIsAmazing 3 жыл бұрын
Can't say enough about how much I love this content. Thank you so much again for this time traveling exercise.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@genericpersonx333
@genericpersonx333 4 жыл бұрын
0:05 - 1:30 Replace the black-leather webbing with synthetic-fiber stuff covered in Velcro and the green uniforms with something in a digital-camouflage pattern of some kind, you have your typical Friday in any military base in 2020.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
More things change the more they stay the same...
@zipobrand7095
@zipobrand7095 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I really appreciate the comedic beginning
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tw203809
@tw203809 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, as usual. I love to see the Baker, by far my favorite British Muzzleloader. Thank You Sir, can't wait for part two
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ianblewett3118
@ianblewett3118 4 жыл бұрын
As a former British Army Rifleman - I really enjoy your work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@chrishewitt4220
@chrishewitt4220 4 жыл бұрын
Oh mu God yes... another thrilling series of episodes on a fantastic rifle! Thanks, Rob, hope you're keeping well.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I am thank you! And you.
@chrishewitt4220
@chrishewitt4220 4 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders the family and I are going well... I should have been going back to blighty for another wedding and armed forces day, but that’s nixed for this year!
@1.forestrunner
@1.forestrunner 4 жыл бұрын
Great, (with the nagging voice of the bystander) now I have to wait for part two. Thank you Rob outstanding presentation!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you John!
@slowhand1198
@slowhand1198 4 жыл бұрын
Splendid insights and extrapolation, combined with demonstration. Always enjoy your productions. Thanks!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
@bigracer3867
@bigracer3867 4 жыл бұрын
Great video sir! Glad i'm not the only one that talks to himself at the firing line! I admire greatly the wilderness you have your training in. It tugs at my soul. I'm stuck where its sunny and hot. Some people think i am off my rocker. Maybe, but sweat rash is a fact!! lol!!! Reloading, target shooting, marksmanship info and review is extremely interesting. Cheers!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
@ENIGMAXII2112
@ENIGMAXII2112 7 ай бұрын
A Jolly good work this is..
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@MrRedbeard762
@MrRedbeard762 4 жыл бұрын
As I have come to expect your video was well researched and presented. I enjoyed Sharps Rifles and your video certainly complements the series with actual facts. Thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@derektodd4126
@derektodd4126 4 жыл бұрын
Very much appreciated, Best wishes from Northern Ireland.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Derek!
@WendiGonerLH
@WendiGonerLH Жыл бұрын
I looked up baker rifle, hoping to see a video from this channel in particular. Lo and behold; the first suggestion was this.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
Lots of Baker content here!
@jcastle614
@jcastle614 4 жыл бұрын
Pleasnt surprise! Eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Top notch as always sir! God bless 💂🇨🇦🇺🇸
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@benlaskowski357
@benlaskowski357 4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids, BMLs. Very informative. And your shooting was pretty good, me and my brother thought.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rosssmithies8331
@rosssmithies8331 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent content as always Rob, and kudos on the era-appropriate sideburns 👍🏻.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks... COVID haircut.... :-)
@moolightstarlight9223
@moolightstarlight9223 4 жыл бұрын
omg your intro made me laugh!! you do such good work Rob.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@moolightstarlight9223
@moolightstarlight9223 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders can i give u a suggesstion? Having funny humor before the vid begins can ruin some peoples focus. I find it hard to learn when i'm laughing. maybe make it in middle of video.
@Riflechair
@Riflechair 3 жыл бұрын
This remains one of my favorite videos. I almost feel inspired to acquire a Baker for myself and give my CFC colleagues an extra muzzleloader run. I just don't want a smoothbore. I want a rifled barrel. I'd want to be as period correct as possible but from a pioneer perspective.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of Hawkins style rifles out there... round ball and patch, both flintlock and percussion!
@Riflechair
@Riflechair 3 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I'm looking at a Lyman Great Plains Flintlock in .54cal and thinking this might be the way to go.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
@@Riflechair It'll be fun no matter which way you go!
@julast6658
@julast6658 4 жыл бұрын
This time next year this guy has to have 100,000 subs
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
That is very kind. Wouldn't that be nice! Share and share often!
@nelsonnoname001
@nelsonnoname001 4 жыл бұрын
Any chance we could get a special on The Brunswick and the 1842 retreat from Kabul, concentrating mainly on the 44th? As always, great stuff, and Thank You Rob!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I have to get a Bruswick, first...
@nelsonnoname001
@nelsonnoname001 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders When you do please let me know where to get one as well, haha I can get Bess's all day here in the US, anything else before a SMLE is a bit tougher
@zoiders
@zoiders 4 жыл бұрын
I attended and passed out of Sir John Moore Barracks and collected The Light Infantry Cup for markmanship along the way. Which possibly didn't go down well as I wasn't even destined for the light division I just got stuck with them for the duration.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! What year was that?
@zoiders
@zoiders 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Many years ago when I still had hair and a military career with prospects.
@andrewsteele7663
@andrewsteele7663 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, I couldn't get my musket out fast enough to just have it with me as I watched. Just brilliant
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how to read this comment...
@andrewsteele7663
@andrewsteele7663 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, sorry about that, I read it again and I can see what you mean. I meant that I enjoyed it and there was no hidden meaning, sorry again. Interestingly I have just finish a book about the 95th Rifles so it fitted well, cheers.
@gradientleech7636
@gradientleech7636 4 жыл бұрын
Perfect timing as I found the show sharpe (which is great) and now I get to learn about the rifle too
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
For real!... :-)
@geetskeet5411
@geetskeet5411 4 жыл бұрын
May the King's Colors be with you, Rob
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Ummmm,..... Rifles in this video,.... no colours carried by Rifle Regiments... :-)
@just4laughs76
@just4laughs76 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Very Impressed by your knowledge of our history. Swift & Bold.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
@@just4laughs76 Thank you John.
@Matty10thDVN
@Matty10thDVN 4 жыл бұрын
Great video keep up the good work!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jamesvandemark2086
@jamesvandemark2086 2 жыл бұрын
Having been a competitive shooter & Expert rifleman in the Army, I was delighted to find a real Baker at the Old Fort William trading post in Thunder Bay. Great balance, amazing sights, a perfect fit! (They couldn't sell it!) Rats. The in-character shopkeeper could tell I loved it immediately.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
It's the most comfortable rifle in my collection.
@michelguevara151
@michelguevara151 4 жыл бұрын
another stirling presentation. thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@kearnsey64
@kearnsey64 4 жыл бұрын
Very good shooting! I never knew the game changing effiencies and range of the Baker rifle as compared to other muskets of the day. BTW, the intro was hilarious!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ThymariVanRaalte
@ThymariVanRaalte 2 жыл бұрын
I just love your mustache
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheWirksworthGunroom
@TheWirksworthGunroom 4 жыл бұрын
Superb Sir! You really do set the standard.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Neil!
@mpetersen6
@mpetersen6 4 жыл бұрын
With the inevitable Sharpe comments Gun Jesus has a new video out on a double volley gun with two locks. Fourteen barrels
@JohnyG29
@JohnyG29 4 жыл бұрын
@rustybuttpate I also wouldn't think that Jesus is best pleased about being associated with someone who glorifies guns.
@davidbrennan660
@davidbrennan660 4 жыл бұрын
Ian does work a Bolt gun in a mysterious way. . His left hand shooting with such is quicker than some’s right handed working of the action.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Rather a fearsome arm, no?
@EldarKinSlayer
@EldarKinSlayer 4 жыл бұрын
Who needs sleep, Rob has posted a new video!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
It probably did wonders putting you to sleep.....
@TheMwarrior50
@TheMwarrior50 4 жыл бұрын
AHAHA MORE BRITISHMUZZLELOADERS k time to binge. Actually I have a question; where do you happen to get your referances for uniforms of the Crimean War? Im trying to find one for the 44th so I can go to live fire events with Rivers and Brett n whatnot
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
44th in the Crimea wore coatees. You would have to do some digging to find someone to make one for you. Historical Twist would do one... The tunics worn by Brett and Darrell are from the post Crimea 1850s and the 1860s.
@lisar3006
@lisar3006 4 жыл бұрын
I always wanted a Baker rifle.. Great video thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@yankeedoodle7365
@yankeedoodle7365 4 жыл бұрын
A wonderful group, the 95th always found it intresting to see these paintings and drawings of these horn bugles being used and even on the caps and box but then you see this more traditional horn used, quite intresting
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
The horn is for playing, the powder horn for the obvious... two different things..
@Montestuma
@Montestuma 4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to source a Baker rifle in Canada, preferably with a rifled barrel. I have only been able to find smooth bore, any ideas where I should look? Great videos by the way, very professionally done.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Rifled examples are only available through either TRS or by rebarreling a repro.
@Montestuma
@Montestuma 4 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders is yours rifled?
@cdsadler
@cdsadler 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video Rob. Right on the money for someone who was in the skirmish line at the start :=)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Always look forward to cdsadler content!
@snigdhodev5123
@snigdhodev5123 4 жыл бұрын
My favourite channel for guns
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@snigdhodev5123
@snigdhodev5123 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders please make a video " How martini henry works "? About its mechanisms. 😁😁
@JayBones_42069
@JayBones_42069 4 жыл бұрын
fantastic as always. love these videos. thank you!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@itsapittie
@itsapittie 4 жыл бұрын
I'm intrigued by the paucity of information concerning the various positions etc. used for training and qualification. Was that common for the era? Does it possibly reflect that "everybody knew" and it wasn't thought necessary to write it down? Or was it possibly found in other documents that we just don't have today?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
As mentioned, there are works such as Baker's that detail the different positions... The Official manuals state those used for Line infantry in clouding the kneeling. In the case of that position, it is different to that seemingly practiced by LI in that the elbow is supported by the knee... a must for decent shooting.. The kneeling for the line was more about lowering the front rank to allow for the rear rank to fire over them than giving an increase in accuracy.
@string-bag
@string-bag 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Rob.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EzequielRua
@EzequielRua 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just arrive on this video searching for the 95th. can you tell me if the baker rifle it was in use in the campaign against Buenos Aires in 1807? I have some books but can't found the armament of the lights brigades. THANKS! very good video!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Yes it was. A battalion of the 95th served on that expedition.
@christopherbosley6093
@christopherbosley6093 3 жыл бұрын
I've been watching the Last of the Mohicans and they hunt in and out from the pillaged farm with their muzzles down, wouldn't the ball just fall out? Granted, if the bore was rifled it'd take longer. I guess it's just a cool-looking historical inaccuracy. Never handled a mule loader but I think the idea would be to keep the muzzle up so the ball doesn't roll out if you're walking around with a loaded rifle, not to mention priming it and so on. I guess it just looks cool hunting around with
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
In a rifle, the ball is tightly held in the bore... a smoothbore musket, however, is a bit more prone to what you are talking about.
@henryostrander6282
@henryostrander6282 2 жыл бұрын
The cloth patch that engaged the rifling holds the ball
@Splodge542
@Splodge542 4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to have buy some rifleman memoirs now because the only thing I can remember is a recommendation to replace all drummers with a commercial contraption resembling a drum, he once saw, for keeping baked potatoes hot. The soldier thought this would do more to keep up morale. Who was it? Plunkett? Harris? Schumann? Harris probably. I cannae mind.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know but baked potatoes would be a great boon on a long march!
@bryanevans2171
@bryanevans2171 4 жыл бұрын
I first read about this rifle about 25 years ago in a book titled Rifleman Dodd.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Ah yes!
@hazzardalsohazzard2624
@hazzardalsohazzard2624 4 жыл бұрын
Why does the 95th get so much more attention than the other rifle armed units in British service? I hadn't heard of the 60th until I saw them in Sharpe. And I didn't realise the KGL had rifle armed light infantry.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Because of Sharpe..... Yes, the KGL had green jacketed light battalions and even red coated riflemen....
@katyg3873
@katyg3873 11 ай бұрын
The rifles turned into the royal green jackets ( until the early 90’s, saw combat in Northern Ireland, based in Dover near folkestone shornecliff barracks ) which amalgamated into the princess of wales royal regiment ( saw heavy combat in the gwot, including the first Victoria cross in modern history ) which split and a battalion amalgamated into the new elite ranger regiment.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 11 ай бұрын
The Rifles did not amalgamate into the PWRR.... sorry.
@anndoberstein8157
@anndoberstein8157 4 жыл бұрын
How did the military decide which recruit should be selected for perhaps being in a rifle corp?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
They didn't really,..... if the man didn't "work out", he was moved to a different corps.
@misterangel8486
@misterangel8486 4 жыл бұрын
You are pure comedy gold Sir😂😎👍 And highly informative, my thanks for making my day💪😁
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@captainswoop8722
@captainswoop8722 4 жыл бұрын
This is good as usual.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ditzydoo4378
@ditzydoo4378 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video good sir. Now could you be a good gentleman and please point out Major Sharpe and Sergeant Harper of the 95th???
@mpetersen6
@mpetersen6 4 жыл бұрын
Yes but Major Sharpe and Sergeant Harper have the services of the Special Effects Unit. Of course with a Volley Gun made by John Nocke of London the yearly practice can be made with one firing of the weapon
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, wrong film.....
@otlayr3030
@otlayr3030 3 жыл бұрын
Now that's soldiering!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe!
@abhishektadimari4534
@abhishektadimari4534 2 жыл бұрын
You could say that baker rifle is the advent of combined arms tactics. With the 200 yard range they effectively controlled the flow of battle
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Combined arms? What does the Baker have to do with Cavalry or Artillery?….
@abhishektadimari4534
@abhishektadimari4534 2 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Im a bit confused as to how they employ rifles in battlefields of those eras. I had the assumption that artillery and rifleman were used in conjunction with riflemen to either advance on the field or defend a static position and that calvary could be used as mobile firepower attacking the flanks or rear of formations that was my assumption,
@abhishektadimari4534
@abhishektadimari4534 2 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I had realized the answer lies in 6:20 that cleared up my doubts thanks
@michaelmartinez6843
@michaelmartinez6843 4 жыл бұрын
Did you use 2F or 3F powder, and how many grains? After a two year wait, i get my Rifle Shoppe Baker on Monday, and am looking for help.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Lot's of Baker content on the Channel..... Ammunition was explained in this and many other videos. 2F. Good luck with yours!
@Malcom-s2r
@Malcom-s2r 4 ай бұрын
What coulee string do you use for your powder flask I can’t seem to find out
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 ай бұрын
It's green string... like paracord only not shiny...
@BuntaBall40
@BuntaBall40 4 жыл бұрын
Great video mate
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@kilroywuzhere1
@kilroywuzhere1 4 жыл бұрын
do you need a PAL for a mazzleloading black powder rifle?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I suppose that depends on the country you are in.
@kilroywuzhere1
@kilroywuzhere1 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Canada mate.
@509Gman
@509Gman 4 жыл бұрын
Max in the US it doesn’t even count as a firearm. Can be shipped by mail to your house.
@darrylviljoen6227
@darrylviljoen6227 4 жыл бұрын
I saw i video some time ago, maybe a year or so. a guy in colonial gear, khaki uniform and pith helmet or white cap doing exercises where a edits in one or more copies of himself to show groups or pairs. The bit i'm interested in was where a pair would use their bayonets to cover each other while kneeling, for firing and reloading if i recall. i though it was from this channel, but if it is, a can't find it. could anyone help me find it, our something like it?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
HI there.. I suppose that you'll have to have a look through the Channel to find that info out! :-) .... As for "covering each other"... if you are in the kneeling position when someone is closing down on you, then you deserve everything that comes to you.... you don't fight on the ground against an enemy infantryman. That said, yes, the rear rank man was there to support his front rank man.
@custerkiller7670
@custerkiller7670 4 жыл бұрын
Say, where are those mountains in the background?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Western Canada.
@custerkiller7670
@custerkiller7670 3 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Cool!
@haszczak
@haszczak 4 жыл бұрын
For God's sake, I'd like to have a beer or two with you Greetings from Poland
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@CodaMission
@CodaMission 3 жыл бұрын
Heckling your fellow soldiers before a shot. Now that's soldiering
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@goofynose2520
@goofynose2520 4 жыл бұрын
Excited to see if you graduate to 3rd class! Thank you for the great content as always.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
You and me both!
@louislarose4023
@louislarose4023 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video !
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kevinofishero
@kevinofishero 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video 😎
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ZekeKeipa
@ZekeKeipa 4 жыл бұрын
dude, you're great
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dartharthvr
@dartharthvr 4 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering whether anyone has done a comprehensive comparison between the Baker Rifle and the American Long Rifle. Both were in use in roughly the same historical period.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
The question you are asking has no historical answer..... The Baker was an ordnance pattern arm with common features, one calibre, one length of barrel, etc,.... Tell me, what was an "American Long Rifle"
@maximilianolimamoreira5002
@maximilianolimamoreira5002 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders he surely means the Kentucky rifle,Bob,it was longer than a Baker.
@SlickSixguns
@SlickSixguns 4 жыл бұрын
Cool thanks for sharing
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@DaveAinsworth-y8h
@DaveAinsworth-y8h 7 ай бұрын
The 43rd Foot, The 52nd Foot was joined together as The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. The 43rd /52th Foot with the 95th Rifles and 60th Rifles to become The Royal Green Jackets.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 ай бұрын
Yes.
@8023120SL
@8023120SL 4 жыл бұрын
I think the rifleman at 8.17 has heard quite enough of the bugler!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Indeed!
@davesdiversions8078
@davesdiversions8078 3 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the series Sharpe's Rifles.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
There might be a slight commonality...
@waynemcauliffe2362
@waynemcauliffe2362 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
You are quite welcome!
@S2ug
@S2ug 4 жыл бұрын
4:26 I tip my Portuguese hat to you, good Sir!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Briselance
@Briselance 8 ай бұрын
"You can't blame this on me." "Oh yes. Yes, I can."
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 8 ай бұрын
Yup...
@1Loftwing1
@1Loftwing1 4 жыл бұрын
Something something now that soldiering
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Hah!
@pnutz_2
@pnutz_2 4 жыл бұрын
sorry BML, I heard recently that closing videos really early (like after watching the intro sketch again some time later for a good laugh) affects the visibility of the video for later viewing, I'll watch more of it instead
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea... Thanks for watching though!
@w_od9611
@w_od9611 4 жыл бұрын
Is baker rifle better or brown bess?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
There is a video about it on the Channel. Cheers.
@reubenhunt5193
@reubenhunt5193 4 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the uniform from?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Details are in Part 6 of the Kit series on the Channel.
@Bayan1905
@Bayan1905 4 жыл бұрын
We need to get a petition started so that Pedersoli can start making Baker rifles. No offense but I would like options besides the Rifle Shoppe who I still haven't gotten any real communication from and an Indian smoothbore copy which defeats the purpose of wanting the accuracy of the Baker in the first place.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
I agree... there are many who think the same and many who have tried repeatedly. Add yours to the chorus for sure!
@danq.5140
@danq.5140 4 жыл бұрын
Where, when and how was the cockade worn?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Part Two will cover that... Green in colour, on the cap above the black leather one that everyone wore.
@leifewald5117
@leifewald5117 3 жыл бұрын
Teaching about the Baker rifle in an awesome video? That’s soldiering..
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@gabrielglouw3589
@gabrielglouw3589 Жыл бұрын
It seems you need to remove that green cocade from you uniform if we’re aiming for verisimilitude. 😂😉 Thanks for the video. I’ve always been fascinated by the peninsular war.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@CJ-uf6xl
@CJ-uf6xl 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@napoleonibonaparte7198
@napoleonibonaparte7198 4 жыл бұрын
Where’s the South Essex when you need them...
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Ah,..... I don't,.... :-)
@stephenking1433
@stephenking1433 3 жыл бұрын
Being sold off by simmerson lol
@Rusty_Gold85
@Rusty_Gold85 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for my indulgence but I could see what you have produced here as Instructional troop training into a Movie directed by Peter Jackson about the Baker Rifle and the 95Th Rifles ending at Le Haye Sainte . But I imagine laborious hours of work in a concise 18 min vid
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Is that a compliment or criticism....
@gwtpictgwtpict4214
@gwtpictgwtpict4214 4 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders I think he's saying this would benefit a mainstream Hollywood movie about Waterloo. Moustache preening may be in order.
@marks_sparks1
@marks_sparks1 4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a Baker rifle sword with that?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Yes.
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