The 1800 Pattern Baker Rifle: Observations on Shooting in the Uniform of the 95th

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[@MrRedbeard762]

Lieutenant Sharpe would be proud to have you in his company. Thanks for the great video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@mwnciboo]

Only if he can stand and fire 3 rounds a minute.

[@gasmonkey1000]

Colonel Sharpe as of Waterloo.

[@jameswest9388]

mwnciboo you can fire 3 rounds a minute... but can you stand?

[@victoria-renevazquez3652]

@@gasmonkey1000 Bro. Spoilers.

[@AryDontSurf]

You're enjoying this way too much. I have envy.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

i can see why the green jackets were always described as having such dashing uniforms, having read the Recollections of Rifle Man Harris, i see now exactly what he means when he talks about his uniform and weapon.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

It certainly set them apart, yes.

[@steviekill2st]

*Over the hills and far away intensifies*

[@Captain_Frank_Abagnale]

Makes me want to rewatch the Sharpe movies lol

[@vectorbrony3473]

May I advise reading the books. As much as I love the movies the books are really good. ^ ^

[@TermiteUSA]

Yes the books are fabulous. They make it ok to watch Sean Bean do his thing, if u don't read you're missing out.

[@generalzod8284]

Sharpe is ok but Hornblower is much better

[@nocturnalemission6822]

Just watch lord of the rings.

[@ironstarofmordian7098]

Are they good? I've never wat he'd them. All I know is that the man who dies in all films is in it.

[@bf1255]

The drone footage is absolutely smashing. Ditto the slow motion

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@hookahgamer2331]

Your elocution is always a pleasure and adds a complimentary touch.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheCannonofMohammed]

Never seen one of these before. My first reaction was how corny. Upon reflection, this is brilliant, looks incredibly fun and I must watch more! Excellent work! Very impressed.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

What do you mean by "these"?.... the Baker, the uniform, or are you talking about the video as a whole?

[@hamm6035]

The uniform is amazing, the scenery was spectacular. I agree about the drone shot. Almost made it hard to concentrate on the performance of the gear. Quite suprised by the ball bag.(were there snickers and poor taste jokes about "ball bag" then as there is now? haha) it did seem to work rather well. I liked the flask pocket very much and may see about altering my shooting gear. Thanks for an informative and visually spectacular video.. What a location.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

When I did living history at Ft. Osage near Sibley, Missouri, we had a command from our captain that it was a struggle to keep from laughing: "Drummer's- BEAT OFF!"

[@youtubecommentsectiondebates]

This and your other videos are simply wonderful. A perfect blend of entertainment and information, with a surprising production value. Your efforts are very well appreciated!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you very much. Very happy that you have enjoyed them, thus far.

[@joshwalton2946]

Got to say I love the video I’m in The Rifles regiment who are direct descendants of the ninety fifth absolutely love the baker rifle and love backing music to the video as I can play all of them being attached to the band and bugles of the rifles as a bugler but I’m glad the regiments history is kept alive by you many thanks

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Although Bugle music wasn't quite then what it is now, it certainly lends to the theme of the videos, I think.

[@Madvillain2010]

I've been watching your channel for about a year now and I just wanted to say thank you for the quality historical shooting!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you! Glad to have you along.

[@sandmanhh67]

Another great vid Rob......now with extra added drones! You look great in the uniform and its educational to see someone test the combo of uniform, kit, rifle and skirmish conditions. My Napoleonic tabletop gaming mates will love this. Cheers mate and best of British for a spectacular 2018

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

To be honest, the drone has been around for a while. It takes a great deal of work and time to get it right though. Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@ignacykrzyszczak6317]

I really love your's "skirmish" videos - really feels like in good old cinema

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ADyingBreed0311]

Nicely done as always!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@frequentfiler]

Well done! The quality of your videos is even more enjoyable. Just got a Spencer carbine, looking forward to a Baker repro for my historical collection thanks to you!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Best of luck! A rifled version is very hard (or expensive) to come by... unfortunately....

[@Richard28011]

Hmmmm sudden urge to watch the Sharpe's series. I wonder why?

[@wierdalien1]

Richard Avery because it is amazing in everyway

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I wouldn't way everyday, but entertaining enough... :-)

[@gasmonkey1000]

Chosen Men!

[@davidparfitt9009]

Read the books they’re better

[@gasmonkey1000]

@@davidparfitt9009 I know I need to get them.

[@jackmarshallD9525]

Thank you for making this! As a member of the 1st 95th, I really enjoyed all aspects of the video, including the fantastic skirmishing. I look forward to more 95th content.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Jack!

[@benlaskowski357]

YOU were in the 95th!?!?

[@jackmarshallD9525]

@@benlaskowski357 Still am! 1/95th Living History Society!

[@benlaskowski357]

@@jackmarshallD9525 Sir, I salute you!

[@CaptainBardiel]

A Chosen Man?

[@thepastallaroundus]

Yet another outstanding video, thanks. Keep 'em coming!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@troyweatherford2428]

After having just finished reading the book Rifleman Dodd, this video makes me very happy and it’s great to have a convenient visual aid to let me know what his kit probably looked like. Great work on all of your videos, cheers!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Troy!

[@paladin50554]

Yay, something to entertain me while I wait for this week's C&Rsenal video.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to kill some time for you!

[@petergosden2390]

An excellent video again. Thank you. I recall that the Baker loose balls were indeed pre-patched by the Ordnance. Surviving examples are of a thick, coarse fabric cut into a triangular shape. The points were drawn together over the ball and joined by a few threads. The patch was soaked in a mix of linseed oil and beeswax. From evidence in the EIC records. Thank you for the pointer to period correct leatherwork. Is there no end to your talents? Peter.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes, apparently they were... I did mention that :-)... I am just finalizing the pattern for an upcoming video on the subject... Cheers!

[@markcantemail8018]

Thank your for the Video ,and thank you Peter Gosden for info on Pre patched . I am a Hunter who does not dress for a certain Period . I watched closely to see how your uniform functioned . I built a reproduction kit when I was 14 and Hunted with it for decades . .58 cal 2 band Zouave , I hunted white tails with Round balls . .570 was the round ball that was easier to find ,I would grab .562 when I could find them . Load was 80 grain 2ffg Black powder ignited by Musket cap . The 3rd barrel ( Decades ) had a round ball twist . .015-.017 was the thickness of patch . I enjoyed seeing you use a patch folded over to get the . 022 thickness . Pre patched to me meant a Ball in the loading block . Thank you for showing me something else and explaining Pre patched balls . My 80 grain load did blow plenty of still burning powder out of a longer barrel , shooting it over snow showed how much powder remained . My main enemy was moisture , Deer were my comrades . Great stuff !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Hi Mark. The patch was not folded. Have a look at the "Testing for Accuracy" video. It's the same material used there. Unburnt powder is a bit of a red herring... rather the stuff that comes out the barrel that looks like powder is a "product of combustion..." We had an interesting discussion on that very subject over on the BMF... www.tapatalk.com/groups/britishmilitariaforums/some-night-firing-t17398.html

[@markcantemail8018]

Thanks for pointing out patch was no folded . And I am glad you mentioned the red herring effect . I hunted for years with a too heavy powder charge By choice . I would see the unburnt powder on the snow and wondered how much was ( ash ) is not the right word . I stuck with that load knowing you can only push a ball so fast . Like I tried to convey I did not shoot for historical accuracy , I was Hunting Whitetail . Patch thickness was important because I had an Odd Ball size to work around . Greased Doe skin is something I never tried . I looked at some of your other videos , Great stuff ! Thanx

[@danielboydcooper6850]

I have always been a fan of the " Sharpes Rifles " series of books. the 95th uniform looks great!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@andrewince8824]

Really fantastic work not just keeping history alive but archiving it using contemporary means and an accurate record of military arms, uniform and the benefits/limitations of the equipment.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@stevewatson24]

So happy to see the green jacket! Is your Baker an original or replica? One of the best channels out there. Cheers

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I made it from part from the Rifle Shoppe. Cheers.

[@steamengineshooray]

A Sharpe-ly dressed presentation :D It's interesting to note how long the process of patching and ramming the ball is, I've always thought that maybe a rifleman would fumble a bit more under fire or stress. Also the shako looks like it would present a much taller target to the enemy, sitting behind low cover would have been difficult haha~

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

To a degree... but if you take it in the context of a Napoleonic battle, not that much of impact really.... have a look at the Waterloo 200th anniversary re-enactment from 2015 to get a sense of how little the "camouflage" impacted things...

[@tw203809]

Awesome! (as usual) The Baker is by far my favorite rifle of the British Muzzle Loaders arsenal and I am always thrilled to see new Baker videos

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@diktatoralexander88]

listening to my Bee Gees album, came to youtube wanting to see some Baker rifle so I came to this video and started watching. Was a pleasant experience and your silent movie display was also appreciated. puts you into the focus of the tactics

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@unbindingfloyd]

Total War Empire II looks amazing!

[@dedeferreira98]

I wish it was true

[@TH3PLA1NP1L0T]

The Elite 95th rifle regiment were sometimes called the “Grasshoppers” because of their green uniforms

[@leahcoulson4986]

TH3 PLA1NP1L0T Yes we were

[@alanthevan]

Sorry, but after 10 years service with The Royal Green Jackets, I never heard this phrase mentioned.

[@MrThomass281]

Fun video and I still love watching you shoot that Baker. It is a beautiful repro. You did a great job putting that one together.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@MrThomass281]

One of these days I want to order one from the Rifle Shoppe. However, I will go with the Mexican Eagle Lock as I live in Texas.

[@survivalcomms]

Another splendid video such an excellent overview . Thanks for sharing !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome!

[@CazadorDeTesoros]

nice vid!!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@Real_Claudy_Focan]

Had a good laugh during the "patrol" ! I can't imagine how hard these patrols would have been in this time ! Poor shoes, poor firepower, uncomfy outfit... As a light cavalry recon, it hurts me ! :D Anyway.. excellent video as usual !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@MrSlitskirts]

Great uniform/gear, Rifle, subject and slow motion Cinematography! Great work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bem19651]

As always interesting and humorous. Great editing and performance. I bet you also long for the spring!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@aonghusmor333]

looking spiff lad!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@wierdalien1]

The drone shots are really cool. How warm is that kit, i assume the tunic is wool

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes it is wool and warm. But it was cold out... :-)

[@wierdalien1]

britishmuzzleloaders colder without it I can imagine, though I cant imagine it was much fun to wear in the peninsula.

[@wierdalien1]

britishmuzzleloaders will you, if you get time to, remake the prone shoot video with the full uniform or do you feel that it wont make a sod of difference from original?

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Honestly, I don't think it would make a bit of difference... what I can do is incorporate these positions in further shooting... I did mention the cap's use as rest in that video. Although I didn't have one then, I did use a rest to mimic it.

[@wierdalien1]

britishmuzzleloaders Cool, thanks for replying guv'nor.

[@mrblue193]

I'm an avid reader of the Sharpe novels and a few years ago paid a visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds. They had a display with a man in full 95th rifles uniform and all the kit, and a Baker rifle. It was hands on too. They actually let you hold a Baker rifle. I was like a pig in shit, until my wife reminded me it was supposed to be a family day out and the falconry display was about to start.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

So the falconry won out then?... :-)

[@alexsala1416]

The attention paid to getting the details of the uniforms correct does you credit. Kudos, sir!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. Not perfect but good enough for some Historical Shooting.. :-)

[@stephanl1983]

I'm missing Major Sharpe and Sergeant Major Harper?!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Why do you want them when you have Rifleman Enfield.

[@marshallamb4744]

Most of people didn't watch the all episodes of Sharpe. Fyi, he was lieutenant colonel.

[@ethanshinabarger4390]

@@marshallamb4744 He was lt.col. for one book I think. Never watched the show just read and reread all the books. They never get old!

[@noahhunter3184]

I say, Sharpie....your man should be mentioned in dispatches!

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Got sharpe for Christmas and already love the show.

[@HundredYearsBoar]

Just found your channel and subscribed. This was fantastic to watch

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. Glad to have you along!

[@gladsirens9432]

For the King!

[@Apalaceboy1905]

Uniform looks great ... but the Baker rifle steal's the show what a wonderful bit of musketry

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I agree! Love my Baker.

[@BigLisaFan]

Another informative video. Jim Keller made my shako too and it is a great piece of kit!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear of another satisfied customer.

[@brianmoore1820]

Yet another find display of riflemanship. Thank you once again.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers, Bryan!

[@clockworkmultiverse92]

Those leather stocks are the reason why the U.S. Marines are called "leathernecks".

[@alexunfiltered5756]

Screw the multiverse theory; Just because atoms are a part of everything doesn't mean they have control over reality itself

[@DavidCatley]

And the Royal Marines are called 'Bootnecks'

[@darkstaker1236]

Ban assault muskets

[@bugler75]

For anyone interested the music is from the recording Sound of Light by the Band and Bugles of the Light Division . It is one of the best compilations of British Military Music out there. But what a fantastic video again! Really enjoyed this one. Thank you

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@tomasodesign]

Top notch cinematic angles....loved the drone footage.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@lptomtom]

Sharpe!

[@pickeljarsforhillary102]

Those french metal plates never had a chance.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Nope...

[@lefevrecorinne7608]

They was probably not in the guard of the emperor

[@yahulwagoni4571]

Really impressive display. Thanks!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

You are most welcome! Cheers.

[@ubiozmiec]

I just wanted to let you know that your rifle and uniform look splendid! Also great job with the shooting and reloading!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@CThyran]

Nice uniform, and rifle obviously but the uniform's ALOT more eye-catching than that rifle could ever hope to be.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I disagree... the rifle steals the show for me!... :-)

[@khankrum1]

The uniform needs to be a darker green. He looks more like the Irish brigade.lol

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Show me an original jacket and I'll be most pleased.... until then, it's not far off that worn by the majority of living history groups... who are arguably the experts on that sort of stuff.

The uniform steals our eyes but the rifle steals our hearts. ;)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

​@2manynegativewaves I'll second my response from above..... One must be careful not use modern conventions as a judge for those of 200 years ago.... When you look into it, nearly everything has changed. Like saluting,... marching,.... turning,... foot stamping,.... words of command..... Not to mention uniforms..

[@BurkeSchneider]

It looks like you didn't flip the ramrod and use the larger end. Any reason other than speed? Was this an actual technique or something you learned? This was a great video and your cinematography has really improved. I liked the aerial drone footage!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Baker ramrods were intended to be used as shown. The large end does not fit down the barrel and is intended to be used to allow for the forcing of the ball into the barrel with the palm of the hand. Cheers.

[@BurkeSchneider]

britishmuzzleloaders Very interesting, obviously I don't know my Baker Rifles ha It seems the Baker ramrod is faster than say an American 1861 Springfield where there is a need to turn the ramrod. I think that feature should have caught on and been used in other muzzle loaders.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

The drill involved holding the rifle between the legs as shown (when standing) and pushing with the hand.. Rifle Muskets of the 1850s and 60s were too long for that kind of motion. Also, they don't require the same kind of force to push the bullet into the barrel.

[@wierdalien1]

britishmuzzleloaders Is that change in force requirements because of the adoption of cylindrical/conical ammo as oppsed to ball?

[@MaxRavenclaw]

Alistair Shaw Probably has more to do with the Minnie smaller diameter compared to the bore.

[@joma4452]

another fantastic video, bravo.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@mattarmstrong9205]

Great video as always 👍🏻

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks, Matt.

[@99IronDuke]

Good video. I would have liked to have seen the sword bayonet fixed to the rifle. Even today in the Rifles they fix swords, rather than bayonets. Stocks were very often ditched on campaign.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

This is indeed so.... That's why I called it a sword... That said... today, in any ceremonial capacity, Rifles don't fix swords...

[@stephanl1983]

britishmuzzleloaders The Rifles in the British Army still use swords, no bayonets!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

What part of this discussion said anything but?

[@michaeldavis4651]

console viking They mean stocks as in the leather neck brace.

[@peter4210]

No sharp style tap loading and ram rod shooting 5/10

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

csadler my friend...

[@1stcaptainraldoron538]

That’s easier to do with a smooth bore musket. I believe the chosen men would rather have accurate shots than rapid.

[@jellybryce7742]

fantastic as always!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@alexkerls5599]

Who could dislike this video???? Well done Sir !!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Very kind sentiment! Thanks.

[@skeletons7280]

Is that a british skirmisher unifrom??? Also isn't the skirmisher a sniper type of soldier and riflemen

[@ironmatic1]

It’s a rifleman’s uniform

[@quentintin1]

the rifles, were a light infantry type of regiment (like the jägers in Germany or the tirailleurs in France) whose occupations were scouting, foraging and skirmishing and no, the skirmisher is a soldier whose job is to harass enemy units and cover the flanks and rear of the main body of troops from enemy skirmishers, they are also used to attack sentry posts and disturb logistic lines the sniper role is one of scouting and eliminations of high value targets (such as officers) from long distances, often out of detection range by the use of camouflage they also operate differently, skirmisher type units works in battalion engaged in loose order, making use of the covers of the battlefield to protect from returning fire and keep the enemy pinned by use of intermittent fire, while snipers operate alone or in small teams (usually two: a spotter and a shooter) and try to keep their presence unknown from the enemy as long as possible

[@matthewdye8566]

I have read that one duty of the Riflemen was to take out officers. You have to remember the British, Portuguese Cazadores, and Jäger used rifled Arms. Napoleon and non-rifle officers, hated the Baker Rifle since it was slow to reload, 2 rounds per minute compared to 3 for smoothbored arms. There was no distinction of special operations outside general terms, ex. Light or regular infantry. Most regiments gained there specialties through actions, like the Coldstream Guards and Connaught Rangers just to name a few. Also, most officers did not like the killing of other officers, since they were "Gentleman" aka from wealthy families. At least thats some of information i have gotten from research.

[@kamikazeiwang584]

I want to hear your opinion shooting with this compared with Kentucky long rifle. Which one do you prefer? :) Good show!

[@110665]

Kamikaze Iwang i built and love the Baker but a Kentucky/Pennsylvania is slower to load but more accurate

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Don't own an American long rifle... Sorry.

[@wierdalien1]

James- what does that remind me of? Oh wait of course, the Lee Enfield and Mauser/Springfield

[@marknovak8255]

I know a guy who can solve that problem

[@deadhorse1391]

flint lock , why would you think an American Long Rifle would be slower to load? I use a wood block that holds the patched balls which is authentic and speeds up the loading. I'm surprised that they didn't use paper cartridges with a patched ball

[@007NateNasty]

This channel came up when I searched Sharpe's rifle. Really great show that got me interested to look into the actual rifle.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@grozaAC]

This is the best channel on KZbin.

[@tomalexander4327]

It's Sharp!! Hehe

[@wierdalien1]

Tom Alexander sharpe man

[@ahoosifoou4211]

This is cool bro sharpes rifles lol

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@captaincael1308]

always nice to found another military channel from Canada on youtube

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@gungasc]

Another great episode!

[@paulwooster3590]

Another fine example of a well researched and realistic rendition. As always a frank and honest account.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@randybugger1477]

You deserve way more subs, also just became a Patron, keep up the great work, cheers.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you. A very kind sentiment.

[@poppasquat8483]

great video! loved the drone shot, and as always you're informative videos. would love to see a Brunswick rifle on here

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Me too!...

[@maverickfox4102]

Great videos like always specially with the drone 👍

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@GenScinmore]

those drone shots are cool! great vid!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@Pedro8k]

Excellent videos very well made

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@hasdrubal121]

Well put together vid. Funny and informative. Liked and Subscribed.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@Sinister_Reaper]

Love the new uniform, it's immaculate, thanks for the videos they're very informative and I enjoy watching them

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad to hear! Cheers!

[@futuristic8748]

Enjoyed this , these men were the fore fathers of the regiment i was in ( The royal green jackets ) ! Top video well done mate !

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!.. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@residentoutdoors2303]

Really enjoy watching your videos 👍👍

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks!

[@Furzkampfbomber]

Most hilarious, yet informative video I have seen in quite some time. Dammit, now I feel compelled to watch even more of your videos and maybe even to subscribe and I don't even know what brought me here. I am interested in the things you talk about on your channel, yes, but I am not what one can call a buff, especially not when it comes to british history, since I am german.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.

[@SlickSixguns]

Very nice description of period correct equipment

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@pmjn0943]

yet another great Historical video, your getting better at this , I'll have to acquire a Baker rifle, uniform very nice too, Thank's

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Best of luck in your search!

[@B_Squadron_Y_Patrol_Planchet]

Grand video again :) Looking all 'fresh from depot'! :D Ariel shots added a nice dimension! Will you have Sgt Harper along to try out Mr Knock of Londons contraption? Entertained and informed :)

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Yes, very fresh... in time it will all dull down.... :-)

[@madmeerkat1158]

Cracking video!!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you.

[@Interp66]

Another outstanding video my friend! Some great shooting too! Your friend Eric

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thanks Eric!

[@MrCarGuy]

I really do like the sling and the maker's work.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Laurence does great work!

[@DBNwargaming]

Clearly 'a soldiers review'. Excellent, very interesting and informative, you know your stuff.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@A14b19]

Yet again. excellent thanks.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@535tony]

That green uniform is much better in the field then the red ones! Great video as usual. I am reading a book called Sharpe's Prey now about this era. Great to see the Baker in action!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@hbowlan]

This is simultaneously the nerdiest thing and the most fun I've seen someone having in quite a long while. =D

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

There are ways more nerdier things on this Channel, I can tell you!... :-)

[@jkwacker8225]

Great to see this video. Serving in a Rifle Regiment and a big history and firearms buff, this has been the one weapon I've always wanted. I was about to ask you where you were able to acquire it, a little annoyed you managed to get it from the Rifle Shoppe. Almost 10 years, and I'm still waiting on the Rifle I ordered >:|

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

I made mine from parts... they came in a reasonable time (for TRS that is)... if you are having them make it for you, well, that will take a great deal of time, yes..

[@rayfeltz8477]

A fine video by a fine gentleman.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers.

[@MatSpeedle]

Bloody good show sir! Colonel Coote Manningham himself would have you in the troop in a jiffy!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@354sd]

Excellent as usual

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Thank you!

[@joeconrad3828]

Excellent camera work and great details. You made me nervous during your reloading, though. I kept expecting one of Boney’s mounted sentries to come charging out and cut you down.

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Not much one could do but draw the sword and have at it!.... In reality, it was always groups on the battlefield... there was no "firepower" without numbers back then....

[@antfarm183]

Awesome video!

[@britishmuzzleloaders]

Cheers!

[@zuperblue1]

love the authentic light infantry music