The Mk I Martini-Henry: The Manual Exercise C.1884

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Following on from similar videos dealing with other weapons, here, we'll discuss the Manual Exercise for the Martini Henry as used in the High Victorian era.

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@BrandonF
@BrandonF 7 жыл бұрын
Very sharp! It's always interesting to see how some motions change so dramatically through the years, like the order arms, while others remain virtually unchanged, like the present arms. I love how comprehensive these videos are- thanks for all your hard work!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@blackjack5676
@blackjack5676 7 жыл бұрын
Best Mustache on youtube, Best Channel on youtube. And 30 mins too. I'm in heaven sir.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad it appealed! Cheers.
@Wabaanimkii
@Wabaanimkii 7 жыл бұрын
Finally something good on TV!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@raincoast2396
@raincoast2396 7 жыл бұрын
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse is a Canadian National Historic site. For those unfamiliar with this gem, or have not visited there it is well worth your time and effort to do so. What a great setting as backdrop to your video. Well done. Kudos.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I certainly agree with your assessment of the Fort... Great setting.
@unknowntraveller8633
@unknowntraveller8633 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video really informative as usual. Some of those command bring back my time in the Cadet Corp here in Australia.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it of interest. Thanks.
@tw203809
@tw203809 7 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. I love how you duplicate yourself in the video and , as always, your knowledge of Victorian era military drill/tactics is top notch.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers.
@TheWayOfTheWind
@TheWayOfTheWind 4 жыл бұрын
Mckenzie isn't real?? This is like finding out Santa wasn't :(
@mikegregory8536
@mikegregory8536 7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel. It is amazing how the basic drills have not changed that much over time as compared to when I was in and taught it. It is just amended to accommodate different rifles and changes in tactics. You should talk about the timing used for each movement in one of your videos. You have a new subscriber.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
The timing was a beat of quick time (116 ppm) between parts of a given movement. Some movements weren't broken into specific parts (as mentioned in the video). It's important to understand that drill then was not like drill today in form or purpose. It was the way the men manoeuvred on the battlefield and as such, was very workman-like and efficient... no stamping or embellishment. Thanks for the Subby!
@styledjosh
@styledjosh 7 жыл бұрын
Just found this channel and I love it! You got a new subscriber :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!
@ancherrera
@ancherrera 7 жыл бұрын
I'm not British, I'm not in the military, but I find the excruciating detail in these videos fascinating. Same as your reloading videos, one of which are calibers that I reload. This is some very well researched information. Great stuff.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad it can appeal to someone who perhaps, doesn't have a direct interest in the topic! Thank you.
@zipobrand7095
@zipobrand7095 4 жыл бұрын
I worked there at Fort Rodd hill this summer, every day I got to wear RMA, First World War, second and Cold War uniforms, considereing I used my room a reconstruction of a 1940s flat, as a resume I fell in love with the job and and the site, great job loved the detail pls keep up your great work.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! Do you do stuff with VEMRA?
@zipobrand7095
@zipobrand7095 4 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders. I do, usually I do a Second World War impression, how ever I have been contemplating a First World War and Zulu impression.
@markthemaniac3350
@markthemaniac3350 7 жыл бұрын
Extensive and informative, great stuff as always.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@teec3385
@teec3385 7 жыл бұрын
Most excellent once again Rob, thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry.
@matthewmoss1589
@matthewmoss1589 7 жыл бұрын
Loving your work as always Rob!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Right back at you.
@blueband8114
@blueband8114 7 жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable and interesting watch.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@craww1990
@craww1990 7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Thanks for making them mate.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@MagicPortal
@MagicPortal 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! Amazing editing, and i learned a lot!
@frankb8898
@frankb8898 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Enjoyed as usual this video too. I greatly appreciate all you effort in translating visually the field manuals exercises. I have seen all your previous video and I do believe you are a real master in producing historical video rehearsal. Keep up.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Frank! Glad you enjoyed it.
@R_Haas
@R_Haas 7 жыл бұрын
as always, wonderfull video. the ammount of quality and level of detail en precision is amazing. a true joy to watch, keep up the good work!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Very happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks.
@sithompson74
@sithompson74 7 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're back!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@SamEEE12
@SamEEE12 7 жыл бұрын
Damn, a lot of work has gone into this one. Many thanks for sharing.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers! You are welcome.
@RybecFromCanada
@RybecFromCanada 7 жыл бұрын
That sure looks an awful lot like Fort Rodd Hill, what a neat place.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@randomguy9898
@randomguy9898 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Great editing again, so well done
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@MrRedbeard762
@MrRedbeard762 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent research and presentation!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@allways28
@allways28 7 жыл бұрын
quality content and very informative!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
@RiflemanMoore
@RiflemanMoore 4 жыл бұрын
A period battalion or even company standing at ease with bayonets fixed must have sounded epic.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
If they all clapped their hands as the book says to, yes indeed!
@bernerbar7886
@bernerbar7886 7 жыл бұрын
Once again, Bravo Sir! Another great video. Keep up the excellent work. I hope for a battle-related video next. Best regards from Switzerland
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
The next battle video will be while I am afraid, it's going to be Inkerman and there is a bunch of snow around right now... Have to wait till it leaves! Thanks!
@MilsurpWorld
@MilsurpWorld 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@WozWozEre
@WozWozEre 7 жыл бұрын
Hardly anything has changed, modern British Army rifle drill is extremely similar. Love the videos, thanks!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Similar but definitely for a different purpose, nowadays... Fascinating topic. It's interesting how movements have come and gone, and have come back again as weapons change. Drill back then was simply the way a man moved about... Although used for ceremonial purposes, the foundation of the manual exercise was in it's use on the battlefield... things were much more workmanlike then... no flash or pomp... no stamping, no slapping and grasping, no flourish, little rigidity and very much more relaxed. It was a system (including the skills taught in squad drill) for manoeuvre... The army then, still very much governed by moving about on foot. Cheers.
@thomasbiel7741
@thomasbiel7741 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome.
@1812AndMore
@1812AndMore 7 жыл бұрын
I did some rifle drill with my Cadet Corps when trying out for Colour Party. The Present Arms is incredibly different when using a Lee Enfield that is stuffed with cement to prevent misfires. It requires so much more upper body muscle strength than I expected, I never knew drill rifles were filled in so I got a bloody big surprise.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Keep it up! You'll get used to it.
@1812AndMore
@1812AndMore 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders I'm definitely getting on colour party next year. I'll be all practiced by then.
@Scyther211
@Scyther211 7 жыл бұрын
I was wondering what took so long, you were busy making a very fantastic video!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your patience!
@djason9982
@djason9982 7 жыл бұрын
really like ur videos carry on
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks!
@Kedrezac
@Kedrezac 7 жыл бұрын
Dude you're the best.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad it agrees!
@99IronDuke
@99IronDuke 7 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, love the 19th Century photographs.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@smellyfella5077
@smellyfella5077 4 жыл бұрын
Are those "knife-pleats" I see on your military issued kilt!? Tisk-Tisk! Another great video as always; very knowledgeable.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it.
@Hunter4042012
@Hunter4042012 7 жыл бұрын
Another amazing Vid, you are extremely under-subbed.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind sentiments. Cheers.
@klamar123
@klamar123 7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, as always! Great locations for this. As the steps progressed I was wanting to see the 1885 version of "Mourn Arms" but, naturally, that's not part of parade drill. In Napoleonic-era reenactment Mourn Arms is sometimes performed for funereal or remembrance occasions, but not every unit seems to do it exactly the same. Most accepted but seemingly over-complicated is a combo of Present Arms (unfixed obviously) to "reverse arms" (or possible "club arms"?) followed by "rest on arms" (which I've also seen drill illustrations from the 1790s as "Mourn" specifically). But there still seem to be varying permutations of the steps out there. A version I learned initially 20 years ago was a slow fluid 3-part motion starting at the Present Arms that, with a flip in the position of the left hand and the grip of the right, initiated a forward rotational movement ending with muzzle on left toe and hands clasped on butt, left over right, with head bowed. I've seen groups recreating 1770s perform a similar sequence. Is there any definitive mention in the various Victorian manuals, or did that bit of drill even moved forward? Regardless, excellent work on your videos. As a re-enactor of the 93rd Sutherland, the Highland slant is particularly great to see. Cheers!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
There are movements specific to funerals that I did not include in the clip (it would go on and on, you know). Reverse Arms was used while marching and was held upside down and backwards under the left arm with the right hand gripping the rifle behind the back . Rest On You Arms Reversed was used while static and saw the rifle muzzle on the left toe and the hands clapped on top of the butt, barrel to the front. Search "Queen Victoria's Funeral" on YT to see these movements in use (albethem with the Lee Metford... they are the same). Cheers.
@atombe2135
@atombe2135 7 жыл бұрын
Love it
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Happy that you do! Thanks.
@HarryFlashmanVC
@HarryFlashmanVC 7 жыл бұрын
Brilliant stuff
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
@HarryFlashmanVC
@HarryFlashmanVC 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders when did the stamping of feet, swinging of arms and 1..23...1 timing is remember from the days of DSM boots, puttees and SMLE rifles begin?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Richard Palmer The Guards started it after the Great War and the Army "officially" adopted it in '44. Search some of the old British Pathe clips from the 20s and 30s to see how they did it then... Cheers.
@HarryFlashmanVC
@HarryFlashmanVC 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders thanks, I did not know that. I did however find a pathe news clip of my grandfather with his squadron of lancers in India in the 1930s
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Richard Palmer You're kidding! That's great!
@aaudi6365
@aaudi6365 7 жыл бұрын
Hello britishmuzzleloaders! I have watched your videos for a while, and I can confidently say that you are the most informative person I have heard about old weapons, so much so that I feel like I am missing out information on other weapons. If it is possible (and it will probably go away from your name of "british", but I will leave it to your discretion), can you also try other similar guns from the period like the Dreyse and the Chassepot? Nevertheless, you are doing a marvelous job, and I enjoy your videos alot, even though I personally don't have alot of time to often watch them entirely, so keep it up and good luck :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thank you very much for your interest in the channel. It would indeed be interesting to compare and examine rifles such as those you mention. They certainly would be fantastic subject in terms of capabilities and function. Unfortunately, I don't own an example of either. Until I do, I'm afraid that we're out of luck.... Never say never of course.
@marktroiani9184
@marktroiani9184 7 жыл бұрын
The back garden is beautiful
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
In the summer.... :-).... Thanks!
@joellaurin9007
@joellaurin9007 Жыл бұрын
Well well well.... fort rod hill... nice place, we take our kids there all the time!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
It was a great trip!
@Talbot6832
@Talbot6832 7 жыл бұрын
You've got some serious dedication. Something tells me you've seen Zulu more than I have. Kudos anyway, doing your bit for living history.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Zulu is a great movie, as a piece of art. Fine scenes and interesting characters... pitty that is so historically inaccurate... Cheers.
@Talbot6832
@Talbot6832 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders Of course, from the cap badges to the Lieutenants... still, the Yanks set the trend of bending the truth so not our fault ;-)
@trdoorn
@trdoorn 7 жыл бұрын
Man these are some good video's! I'm a Dutch history student and momentarily reading Empire by Niall Ferguson. Its a pretty good read if you interested for some medium-heavy history stuff. Keep up the good work! kind regards
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reference! Glad you enjoyed the clip!
@evandaire1449
@evandaire1449 7 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. But it is just crazy how far advanced British technology was back then! They clearly perfected clone soldiers!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Little known fact, that.
@iLykeCahrs
@iLykeCahrs 7 жыл бұрын
Damn good video
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theblackprince1346
@theblackprince1346 7 жыл бұрын
Another great video rob. Have you ever thought about doing exercise videos for the older rifles such as the baker rifle?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
I would love to, but I don't have any clothing that even remotely resembles that of a Napoleonic Rifleman.... :-( I kind of like to match the era with the kit... especially for these kind of videos... the practical shooting videos don't really need it but these, more historical ones, I think benefit from it... Cheers.
@sirfox950
@sirfox950 Жыл бұрын
This would be a terrific video to have shown a Victorian sergeant to study
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
On his steam powered phone!
@sirfox950
@sirfox950 Жыл бұрын
​@@britishmuzzleloaders did you just respond a recent comment on a 6 years old video??? That's impressive, thank you very much
@kaidog9528
@kaidog9528 7 жыл бұрын
perhaps a battle in which steel plates in snowmen are overcone by the relentless and accurate ridle fire of a long mustachioed highlander
@B_Squadron_Y_Patrol_Planchet
@B_Squadron_Y_Patrol_Planchet 7 жыл бұрын
Drill is a pill to be taken twice daily..... :) Great setting at that fort and enjoy the original use of clones :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@spencergoddard8534
@spencergoddard8534 6 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on the drill and manual exercise of the WW1 period?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 6 жыл бұрын
It is in the plan to treat the SMLE as all other weapons on the Channel, so yes, Drill from 1914...
@keithmoore7390
@keithmoore7390 7 жыл бұрын
mind a couple gear questions, did they use a conditioner on the leather or just a whiting clay? what kind of oil did the Brits use, I know the Italians and Greeks preferred olive oil for their guns and have heard the Brits used whale oil and I've also heard a form of tallow? on cleaning gear, was the cleaning rod threaded for a brush and to stay in the stock or was it a friction fit?and finally, were the guns rust blued, browned or a form of phosphating? I haven't seen anything on that aspect of production so far.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Kieth. They used pipeclay to whiten the leather. As for oil, they used something called Rangoon oil which was a petroleum product. Whale oil was used, I believe, earlier in the era (don't quote me on that though). The cleaning rod was intended to be used with a jag about 4 inches long. Google "martini-henry jag" to see an image. Bluing was called in the period "browning" (confusing I know). I'd have to check some references to find the actual method.
@keithmoore7390
@keithmoore7390 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders thanks, the U.S. military used a clay and a form of tallow on their leather if I heard right was wondering about that i'm one of those that want to know the accompanying gear as well as the weapons and it can be a bit hard to find some of the info at times! i'll have to look into that Rangoon oil, you hear one say one thing and then someone else tells you another thing you don't know which is right, but what are you going to do until you find someone that your petty sure knows the subject or can find a reference that you can trust? especially on the minutiae?
@Someloke8895
@Someloke8895 7 жыл бұрын
It took me a minute to notice the editing during the live action segments....
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
You mean the multi-me scenes? Yes, I call it "hobby grade effects"... :-)
@Someloke8895
@Someloke8895 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders Haha, it is pretty seemless
@sandervanduren2779
@sandervanduren2779 6 жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind me asking, do you have a job outside of shooting and making videos? I’m new to your channel, and have been watching many of your videos, and the production quality and detail is amazing. That quality along with the research you must do and writing your script must take a massive amount of time.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 6 жыл бұрын
Yes it does that a lot of time to put a video together and yes I have a day job... :-). Cheers.
@adriaannroggeveen5202
@adriaannroggeveen5202 7 жыл бұрын
"I wonder if 'The Advance' Position was more of a movement to combat or movement to prepare for action as it is easier to go to 'The Ready' Position for firing or for other rapid mobile realignment?"
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Small, minor, administrative movements is what it was used for.... As for using it for coming into action... you might be interested in this clip from 04:14 mark... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIGxlGh_dtyjbMk The Slope or the Trail is how the rifle was carried in action.
@topfishing
@topfishing 4 жыл бұрын
As a civil war reenactor it’s funny how similar the order’s were
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
Similar goals yield similar results.
@MrGrenadeMcBoom
@MrGrenadeMcBoom 2 жыл бұрын
Sergeant: The answer is "Extra Drill"! Private: What was the question? Sergeant: Doesn't matter.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Haha!
@duncanandrews1940
@duncanandrews1940 7 жыл бұрын
I just checked the "The Mk I Martini-Henry: Ammunition PART TWO - The Paper Patch Cartridge" and that plays fine. Must be the HD setting. Can I have an SD version please sgt!!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Wait.... YT takes time. See reply to your other post, Duncan.
@TheHappyjack1
@TheHappyjack1 7 жыл бұрын
what is that tattoo of on your leg.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
TheHappyjack1 A Stag.
@duncanandrews1940
@duncanandrews1940 7 жыл бұрын
Sorted, I obviously need a patience implant!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Glad you got to see it, Duncan... :-)
@spencergoddard8534
@spencergoddard8534 6 жыл бұрын
I have noticed that some highlanders have black sporran straps and some have white. Was this different for each regiment?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 6 жыл бұрын
Yes there are Regimental differences.
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice 7 жыл бұрын
Hi again. I am thinking about buying a pattern 53' musket for reenacting purposes. I looked at pedersoli and some other companies but I wanted to ask which company you would suggest to somebody who is going into reenacting.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
You might be able to find an older Italian P53 for cheaper (Euroarms or Armisport) if not, then the Pedersoli is a good choice. I focus on the shooting of the rifles, and as such things such as the bore, crown and metal-to-wood fit are what I look for. These things may not be important to a re-enactor who might focus on things like markings and barrel bands as there are rarely any re-enactments where live rounds are used.. :-)
@user-fs6jw3gw7y
@user-fs6jw3gw7y 7 жыл бұрын
В вашей коллекции не хватает винтовки "Брунсвик" она после "Бейкера" была.
@ThePageofCups
@ThePageofCups 7 жыл бұрын
What was the mentality of clapping the hands during Stand at Ease (with bayonet?)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
God only knows... it is in the drill throughout the Victorian era and doesn't change until the introduction of the "new" stand at ease in 1903(5?)..... The same method is used without Arms...
@ghostdog688
@ghostdog688 6 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders it’s just a theory... but most drill calls to attention etc usually have a sound - be it the foot clicking the ground, or the rifle butt touching the floor. In all cases, the noise, even if subtle for an individual would be distinct once there were a reasonable size of troops performing drill. It would allow an officer looking forward and leading from the front (ie not able to see the drill) get a cue the order had been heard and actioned.
@Sheerwater909
@Sheerwater909 7 жыл бұрын
Your brothers are getting even more proficient in their drill sir. Perhaps it's time to revisit the Brown Bess era and apply a flogging or two to those who forget to go to full cock before trying to fire (although that was in a Snider demonstration as I recall). :D
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Hey,...... it happens..... :-)
@CommunistRaccoonDog
@CommunistRaccoonDog 7 жыл бұрын
I reenacted as a confederate soldier and I must say the best part of it was the drill.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@daddust
@daddust 7 жыл бұрын
Well made but depressing to see these drills in the context of the Boer War and especially the Battle of the Somme where men drilled in these maneuvers walked into machine gun despite the lessons of the previous years and decades. Kitcheners army walked in advance slowly into death.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
I think that you will find that these drills had very little to do with the reasons that the actions you mention were so horrible... After all, soldiers need to carry their weapons somehow...
@ghostdog688
@ghostdog688 6 жыл бұрын
daddust sadly, these techniques were the best the army could come up with to maintain formation during an advance. This would allow for an organised charge. Sadly, the British Army didn’t come up with a formation or drill that could be used to maintain formation on the advance In the face of withering machine gun fire (hint: tight formations can’t be used as such). Nowadays it’s easy to say “well we should have allowed the advance to go forward at squad level using bounding,” because that’s the way it’s done these days. However the problem with this is twofold: 1) hindsight is a wonderful thing absent from the period until folks like us can look back and shake our heads. I expect in ww1 the Army looked back at archers and knights with horses and plate armour in much the same way. 2) most advances were performed in ww1 at company level or above - so it was desirable to have everyone arrive prescisely on time. This was particularly important when communications on the field didn’t exist (no radios) and it all came down to the officers and synchronised watches to stop them advancing to quickly into their own creeping barrage. It would be difficult for an officer to direct men unless they were in formation and vocal range, so having the men close together makes sense if you can’t talk to them over the radio.
@babalonkie
@babalonkie 7 жыл бұрын
Gd video :)
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@boobpoocacca2064
@boobpoocacca2064 7 жыл бұрын
What's the tattoo on the right shin?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
It's a Stag.
@stephengent9974
@stephengent9974 4 жыл бұрын
The jubilee year was 1887
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 4 жыл бұрын
As stated in the intro...
@notarokescientist3003
@notarokescientist3003 2 жыл бұрын
Any chance poor Mackenzie could peel and chop onions just to mix it up?
@tetondistrictperformingart2313
@tetondistrictperformingart2313 5 жыл бұрын
Question, please, Sir... I have purchased a 1875 MH in beautiful condition. The bayonet is the triangular one, like the P53, but the socket is smaller. The bayonet is, also, in great condition...but, the scabbard is kind of dead. Do you know where I can get modern solid reproductions at a good price? I figured if ANYONE knew, it would be you! Best Regards, David S. R. Clark, ASM Teton & District Pipe Band and Guard of Honor
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын
Hi David... To my knowledge, nobody makes a repro Martini Scabbard... unless yours is a 53/71 pattern.... i.e. a bushed P53 bayonet... then there are US Civil War places that stock repro Enfield bayonets and scabbards.
@tetondistrictperformingart2313
@tetondistrictperformingart2313 5 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Dear Sir, Some good news, I hope. IMA-USA says they have repros for this rifle at $44. I ordered two. When they arrive, I'll let you know if they are correct, and the quality.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. Glad you found one... I wasn't aware that they made them.
@tetondistrictperformingart2313
@tetondistrictperformingart2313 5 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir, I recieved the scabbards for the bayonets...very nice.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 5 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@TNT240Bravo
@TNT240Bravo 7 жыл бұрын
Great video! I always love your videos. One question though, what highlander regiment do you portray? I'm not familiar with the tartans. Perhaps 78th? Seaforth Highlanders? They were in India during the mutinies, I believe.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Spot on, my friend. 78th pre 1881 and Seaforth post 1881. The 78th was indeed in India during the Mutiny. Have you seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaiWhqSmoZimqJY
@TNT240Bravo
@TNT240Bravo 7 жыл бұрын
Sadly, I have not! I'm relatively new to your channel, but I enjoy watching your videos on British Victorian Military doctrine and drill. Perhaps for an upcoming video series you can describe Victorian British battle actions, like Tel el Kebir, Majuba, or Maiwand? I'm always like historical battle references.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
OK, are you serious?... How about this... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXrXpIOOd89-gNU I am very happy that you found something of interest, here. Cheers.
@TNT240Bravo
@TNT240Bravo 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders Uh, yes! Perhaps, just like this! Haha, sorry. I never knew you made this.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Garrett Kost It's all good, of course. Just found it funny that you mentioned stuff that I have covered already. Great suggestions, in Maiwand and Majuba.
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice 7 жыл бұрын
Did the British army ever use the goose step when marching?
@Sheerwater909
@Sheerwater909 7 жыл бұрын
No. It's not an efficient way of moving a body of men - just showy. For the ultimate demonstration of goose-stepping, watch a video of the border closing ceremony between India and Pakistan that takes place each evening. If anything, it's more peacock-stepping but great fun to watch.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
As John says, no, not as such. The pace that was used in the Napoleonic era tended to be a bit straight legged. More like the modern slow march rather than the high legged version.
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice 7 жыл бұрын
Ah I see.
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice
@Steventhedieseltechapprentice 7 жыл бұрын
The border ceremony looks quite interesting. Thanks for the suggestion!
@cgerlach1883
@cgerlach1883 7 жыл бұрын
HAH good ol Fort Rod hill.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Yup.
@rizaradri316
@rizaradri316 7 жыл бұрын
hey do you have Martini-Enfield rifle
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
No I do not. I have the Metford and some Lee Enfields for the 303 fix. :-) Did you have a question about it?
@rizaradri316
@rizaradri316 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders no i dont have any questions but i want both MLM and SMLE in my country it so difficult to own a firearms
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Rizar Adri Best of luck finding them... The SMLE should be quite a bit easier to find, but the MLM... might take a while! Hope it works out for you!
@rizaradri316
@rizaradri316 7 жыл бұрын
britishmuzzleloaders thank you i love SMLE because it was using in our National Revolution
@oldesalt10310
@oldesalt10310 7 жыл бұрын
dude ..what Scottish regiments are you representing?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Only one... Well one and it's antecedent... The Seaforth Highlanders (and the 78th Highlanders, who were amalgamated with the 72nd Highlanders to form the Seaforths...)
@Sigibrand
@Sigibrand 7 жыл бұрын
You should create an army of yourself to remake the Victorian Empire.
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Wait, ..... didn't I just do that?.... :-)
@duncanandrews1940
@duncanandrews1940 7 жыл бұрын
It's another one that spends all it's time buffering Rob, it won't play properly on my coal fired puter mate !!!
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
Just wait, Duncan. KZbin takes time to process it in other resolutions. It may take a day or so, but then there will be long list of different resolutions to pick from... down to 120, even. Just look at the last couple of clips, all uploaded the same way... they have the selection.
@jamesscott7944
@jamesscott7944 6 жыл бұрын
Ladies from Hell
@Carcajou45
@Carcajou45 7 жыл бұрын
How old is your pinch(mustache)?
@britishmuzzleloaders
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 жыл бұрын
It's been there for quite a few years now....
@Carcajou45
@Carcajou45 7 жыл бұрын
Nice volume
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