As a child, yes I am that old, my father had a "collection" of old guns, rifles and even an elephant gun. He was British/Irish/Rhodesian and so had guns from his family for a lot of years/century's. I learnt to mold my own balls/bullets and how to use flintlock, dueling pistols and a WW1 rifle with machete on the end of it. I was a good shot, then in Australia where we lived there was a mass shooting in Tasmania, everyone had to surrender their guns, no matter what age. My father tried to get a museum to take the guns, but in the bush nope the cops took and literally angle grinded the guns in half, I had never seen my father cry before that or after that but he bawled his eyes out. A day later the National Museum people arrived to pick up the guns, it was an utter and total disaster for history and my father.
.... and I'm sure the Tasmanian government confiscated all the cars after the first drunk driver killed somebody. What a lot of horse's rear ends we put in charge. So sorry about your grandfather's gun collection.
It gives us a greater appreciation for what soldiers of that time had to endure in times of warfare when load rate was significantly less and the significant risk to their lives. I can see having a dagger at the end would be helpful. Thanks for sharing. Your dad looks like Robert E Lee from a distance.
Great job Ron and.... ahhh Ron. Justine has a good time showing us the female perspective to frontier life. You give us the man's view of things. Love it.
Know what I'm going 2 say? Well, 'son-of-a-gun' that was WELL DONE! I have indeed wondered about that and Dear Lord...'precision and speed' were tantamount in shooting and NOT being shot in return = YIKES! THAT was 'not' an easy demo, as it does get more difficult when a friend or family member is watching. Your script flowed young man! There is only one suggestion I would give and it's this; after your demo...look straight into the camera and say; 'Would U like that slower?' Then go to slow mo, and close-up with captions like; half-cocked etc. This would leave your viewers with 'no doubts' or questions after the vid. U R a very talented and sensible young man...between U and our lovely Justine = Made in heaven match! Thank-you kindly 4 your time and talents shared. Health and God Bless!
Interesting and informative. Could those have fired Minie balls? Since the Springfield was an offshoot from one. I'm a bit of a Civil War enthusiast. Still remember that rifle training scene from 'Glory'. "A good man can fire three aimed shots in a minute." Must have seen the movie at least 20 times - never tire of it. It's so cool to see reenactments with this weaponry. Great video!
Love your videos Ron. I learn so much history from your channel. Please keep them coming. You place a lot of your time in researching your information during this time in history. Thank your Dad too! 🇺🇸
Thank you Rhon and your dad for this video! I have learned something from this video! keep them coming.I like these flintlocks.David Back.Exclent shooting.
Of course, they're real. LOL I grew up shooting my fathers muskets, muzzle loaders, and various other rifles and hand guns. My favorite of what I own is the antique takedown model 300 Savage. It was my Great Grandfathers, Grandfather, and then was given to me when I was 19 years old. Thanks for sharing🙂💕
Great to see a Vid like this, especially with your Dad.. My father introduced my brothers and I to shooting at a young age... And also Revolutionary & Civil War history... Great job providing info on the Smoothbore Flintlock Musket.. Although the Percussion Cap was later added as an advancement on the firing mechanism, the Smoothbore with round ball did remain in use in the Civil War--even after the Rifled Musket & Conical Mini Ball became in wide use.. Some Units such as the Irish Brigade prefered the older Smoothbores to fire a devestating Buck & Ball round at close quarters.. I believe they also had the Buck & Ball round during the Revolution
I primarily shoot percussion War between the states era revolvers and rifles, reenacting ect. But I do have a flintlock Kentucky long rifle and pistol, they are fun and accurate due to the rifling. One of My rev war ancestors used a long rifle, the other was a capt in Maryland regiment. If you know your gun the charge and pan charge can be lightning fast. Great video, nice fun information!
Love this history video. You had me looking up things about the Civil War. Maybe your Dad can make a re-appearance and you both can talk about more Civil War stuff? Really enjoyed this video. Thanks, Ron!
Excellent video! As someone just getting into reenacting this was very useful information! I can't wait to own one for myself! Thank you Ron and Ron Sr!
George Washington wrote complaining about militiamen showing up with rifles during the revolution because they were much slower to load than the smoothbores. Then of course king's mountain happened and the British got absolutely wrecked by a bunch of squirrel rifles.
I would love to have been there shooting those flinters. So when did the old wipe and blow technique show up to put out the embers? It seems to be frowned upon from a safety standpoint. I presume you are loading 3F in the cartridge since you are using it for priming as well?
Ok other than accidentally going off, do both ways go the same distance? Did they make the lead or buy it? Love how dad backed up when you were ready to shoot. Lol
Excellent presentation. You have obviously put a lot of time and effort into historical accuracy, so BIG thank you for using the correct nomenclature for the parts of the lock (frizzen is not an 18th C English term - I cringe when someone takes the time to dress correctly and learns the Manual of Arms / Exercise of Arms, and then uses that word! talk about half cocked! ) Great job!!
In the 18th century the frizzen is actually called the hammer and what we think is the hammer by modern day terms is actually called the cock but I dont call it that when Im in certain company for obvious reason. Thanks for watching :)
I have a 1795 springfield from military heritage, works good, i swabbed the barrel with a scotch bright pad, worked the frizzen spring a little bit, it was stiff.
i shot a musket/pistol once. it was really powerful. much more than my hand gun. i want to trade in the gun i own for a revolver. i only keep it for personal protection.
@@frontierpatriot ok cool. Mine is of course the 2nd land. One of these days I want a real early long land that had the wooden ramrod. At the moment I'm having a Carolina trade gun being made.
@@briansherrillruralliving9708 Brian that would be really early! The trade gun sounds cool. Next on my list is to get a real long rifle, i have a Traditions Kit Rifle (the one above fireplace in cabin) and it shoots great but its to small for me, it seems to be a junior size of butt stock, fits Justine perfectly so ill keep it for her :)
Blackpowder is NOT explosive. The ATF declared it explosive so they could "regulate" it. The difference between blackpowder and modern propellent is the energy density, which is about 20% of that of modern propellent.
As a child, yes I am that old, my father had a "collection" of old guns, rifles and even an elephant gun. He was British/Irish/Rhodesian and so had guns from his family for a lot of years/century's. I learnt to mold my own balls/bullets and how to use flintlock, dueling pistols and a WW1 rifle with machete on the end of it. I was a good shot, then in Australia where we lived there was a mass shooting in Tasmania, everyone had to surrender their guns, no matter what age. My father tried to get a museum to take the guns, but in the bush nope the cops took and literally angle grinded the guns in half, I had never seen my father cry before that or after that but he bawled his eyes out. A day later the National Museum people arrived to pick up the guns, it was an utter and total disaster for history and my father.
WOW! Those are some cool guns!
The progressives care little for history.
.... and I'm sure the Tasmanian government confiscated all the cars after the first drunk driver killed somebody. What a lot of horse's rear ends we put in charge. So sorry about your grandfather's gun collection.
that is embarrassing your dad turned his guns in
@@Gomjabbar28Australia had a gun registry. The cops knew he had the guns & came with guns to take his guns.
It gives us a greater appreciation for what soldiers of that time had to endure in times of warfare when load rate was significantly less and the significant risk to their lives. I can see having a dagger at the end would be helpful. Thanks for sharing. Your dad looks like Robert E Lee from a distance.
I agree, lol, he does have a resemblance to R.E.L.
If you can remember the movie The Last of the Mohicans, the fighting with flintlocks then tomahawks and knives was brutal.
Great job Ron and.... ahhh Ron. Justine has a good time showing us the female perspective to frontier life. You give us the man's view of things. Love it.
Enjoyed the video. I always love learning about history. Thank you Ron and Ron!
Thankyou Chris!
Wow, that was so cool. Thank you Ron and Ron's dad. Definitely makes you appreciate what these soldiers had to go through.
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Dang. Dad is a good shot. Love it
Love the Rons . Great demonstration. Shelli and I are heading to the 1835 Come and Take It reenactment in Gonzales, Texas today..
I’m a big fan of Ron and Ron! Thanks so much for the educational video and for the shout out, you are too kind Ron!
You're very welcome Ethan!
Know what I'm going 2 say? Well, 'son-of-a-gun' that was WELL DONE! I have indeed wondered about that and Dear Lord...'precision and speed' were tantamount in shooting and NOT being shot in return = YIKES! THAT was 'not' an easy demo, as it does get more difficult when a friend or family member is watching. Your script flowed young man! There is only one suggestion I would give and it's this; after your demo...look straight into the camera and say; 'Would U like that slower?' Then go to slow mo, and close-up with captions like; half-cocked etc. This would leave your viewers with 'no doubts' or questions after the vid. U R a very talented and sensible young man...between U and our lovely Justine = Made in heaven match! Thank-you kindly 4 your time and talents shared. Health and God Bless!
Black powder is something I've been considering getting into, would give me extra hunting time, plus it's kinda cool
Thank you Ron Jr. and Sr.
This is educational and helps us better appreciate our forefathers. 🇺🇸 ❤
Our pleasure! But hes the Jr and Im the 3rd :)
Thank you Ron Jr & Ron Sr. Enjoyed very much! Also great treat having another video this week! Hope you & your dad do more video's.
Dad is actually Ron Jr and im the 3rd 😁
@@frontierpatriot thank you 😊
Interesting and informative. Could those have fired Minie balls? Since the Springfield was an offshoot from one. I'm a bit of a Civil War enthusiast. Still remember that rifle training scene from 'Glory'. "A good man can fire three aimed shots in a minute." Must have seen the movie at least 20 times - never tire of it. It's so cool to see reenactments with this weaponry. Great video!
Yes you can shoot a mini ball in a smooth bore but they didnt have mini balls in our time period.
Oh man glory was such an ironic movie, they hated one another but forever RIP with one another.
faster------- Faster------ FASTER!!!! ---MOVE!!!!
Great video! Thank you! I don’t shoot but I’m fascinated with guns and all tools used in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Very informative video. I love all the history that you share with us. Thank Ron for all your work on these videos. Thanks to your dad also.
You are very welcome
Love your videos Ron. I learn so much history from your channel. Please keep them coming. You place a lot of your time in researching your information during this time in history. Thank your Dad too! 🇺🇸
Enjoy the info on the guns also nice to see your dad.
Wow very cool, I see where you get your good looks from Ron. Lucky Justine!!! Cheers from the pacific northwest.
Very interesting, Ron! Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it
Double Rons! 😊 thanks for the history lesson love it 💙
Thank you Rhon and your dad for this video! I have learned something from this video! keep them coming.I like these flintlocks.David Back.Exclent shooting.
Praise God for our 2A in America! So grateful for the men who died for me to have such right.
Of course, they're real. LOL I grew up shooting my fathers muskets, muzzle loaders, and various other rifles and hand guns. My favorite of what I own is the antique takedown model 300 Savage. It was my Great Grandfathers, Grandfather, and then was given to me when I was 19 years old.
Thanks for sharing🙂💕
Great to see your Dad sir. This is a really informative video. Let's not go off half-cocked!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thankyou Brent!
Great to see a Vid like this, especially with your Dad.. My father introduced my brothers and I to shooting at a young age... And also Revolutionary & Civil War history... Great job providing info on the Smoothbore Flintlock Musket.. Although the Percussion Cap was later added as an advancement on the firing mechanism, the Smoothbore with round ball did remain in use in the Civil War--even after the Rifled Musket & Conical Mini Ball became in wide use.. Some Units such as the Irish Brigade prefered the older Smoothbores to fire a devestating Buck & Ball round at close quarters.. I believe they also had the Buck & Ball round during the Revolution
I primarily shoot percussion War between the states era revolvers and rifles, reenacting ect.
But I do have a flintlock Kentucky long rifle and pistol, they are fun and accurate due to the rifling. One of My rev war ancestors used a long rifle, the other was a capt in Maryland regiment.
If you know your gun the charge and pan charge can be lightning fast.
Great video, nice fun information!
Thankyou very much!
Thank you Ron and thank you ron's dad thank you Ron and dad
Fun video Ron and Ron ....Don't forget to checkout the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association as well
Great video! I have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and others ❤❤❤
Thats so cool! Thankyou to all of them!
Interesting to know the history of these antique fire arms. Thank you Ron and Mr. Ron.
You should do more videos like this also do videos on woodworking 😊 Thank you for sharing God Bless
Great video, Ron, from a fellow history nerd! You and your dad are so cute. See you next time! Love from CT
This was Very Cool. Great to see your Father. Great Gun collection!
Learn something new every day !
Very interesting!! Wondered where that quote came from, Thanks y'all.
Thanks for sharing information about historical guns.
Great video, interesting content. Right now in North Idaho it’s black powder hunting season. Blessings, TeresaSue.
Love this history video. You had me looking up things about the Civil War. Maybe your Dad can make a re-appearance and you both can talk about more Civil War stuff? Really enjoyed this video. Thanks, Ron!
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Excellent video! As someone just getting into reenacting this was very useful information! I can't wait to own one for myself! Thank you Ron and Ron Sr!
Hi Mike, hope all is well with you. Rick
And today March 9th 2023, I own an English trade gun.
I would like, if you ever get time, to do a video on how to 'period accurate' clean your smooth bores.
Great suggestion!
Thank you for making this wonderful episode today, and Cheers from California 😊
I own a .50 flintlock pistol and love to shoot it too Ron !
Great video. Really cool to see your dad helping out in this
I sure did enjoy that video. Thank you.
Very good tutorialRonnie … you never disappoint!
Great video! I've sent it on to a neighbor who loves muzzle loading.
Thankyou very much!
I'm in the process of making cartridges for my trade gun. I really enjoy your content.
All of mine are rather later cap locks and rifled but I do enjoy my black powder
Lots of good info. Good job!
Wow Ron very interesting and i really enjoyed the very informative episode relenting to guns. Thanks 😊
So informative! I had no idea about any of this.
I wonder if the Brown Bess is what those in Appalachia used way into the late 19th century.
Instead of Ring Doorbell, I should just keep one of these loaded muskets behind the front door!!! Tee-hee! 😱
:D :D :D
Great video both Rons!
George Washington wrote complaining about militiamen showing up with rifles during the revolution because they were much slower to load than the smoothbores. Then of course king's mountain happened and the British got absolutely wrecked by a bunch of squirrel rifles.
You're right! Lol
Great video with you and your dad! I love learning history and you always make it fun!
Great
Well done. I want one.
i got mine from www.veteranarms.com :)
average wholesome son and dad bonding
Thanks!
Thank you Kerri!!
I would love to have been there shooting those flinters. So when did the old wipe and blow technique show up to put out the embers? It seems to be frowned upon from a safety standpoint. I presume you are loading 3F in the cartridge since you are using it for priming as well?
Dreamy Dad 😊
Ok other than accidentally going off, do both ways go the same distance? Did they make the lead or buy it? Love how dad backed up when you were ready to shoot. Lol
Great video and nice guns, i love black powder!
This was awesome. Thanks
I loved this video. Ron, what model is the musket you use, and where did you find it? I'm in the market for a Brown Bess reproduction.
Long land, from www.veteranarms.com
Have you ever shot with match lock? I have only shot with a cap. What is your favourite to shot pistol or long rifle?
Excellent presentation. You have obviously put a lot of time and effort into historical accuracy, so BIG thank you for using the correct nomenclature for the parts of the lock (frizzen is not an 18th C English term - I cringe when someone takes the time to dress correctly and learns the Manual of Arms / Exercise of Arms, and then uses that word! talk about half cocked! ) Great job!!
In the 18th century the frizzen is actually called the hammer and what we think is the hammer by modern day terms is actually called the cock but I dont call it that when Im in certain company for obvious reason. Thanks for watching :)
Great video!
Funny how YT put in the commercial right when Dad was taking his shot...
What do you think about the Veteran Arms replicas?
That where my muskets came from, no complaints.
I have a 1795 springfield from military heritage, works good, i swabbed the barrel with a scotch bright pad, worked the frizzen spring a little bit, it was stiff.
Proud Dad🥹
Awesome
i shot a musket/pistol once. it was really powerful. much more than my hand gun. i want to trade in the gun i own for a revolver. i only keep it for personal protection.
i love to shoot black powder out of my single shot shotguns with a 209 adapter
Great video guys 👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Ron.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good video.
Have you ever shot a Hall rifle?
Thanks for another entertaining video 💜💜💜
Glad you enjoyed it
Great tutorial!
Thankyou so much!
Where did you get the muskets? I'm looking for one that's not real long but more of one that was used with dragoons.
Https://www.veteranarms.com
@@frontierpatriot Thank-you!
☺️👍good to know! Just asking do you have to register those kind of firearms...can you conceal carry a black powder pistol?
Nope, they are considered "primitive" so no paper work! Hard to conceal a large flintlock pistol but sure lol
@@frontierpatriot Okay! Thanks.
I know this is may be a stupid question but would it be possible to fire 4 pistols like Edward Kenway but irl though?
As a British guy, seeing that red coat go down hurt me. Great video though, no hard feelings. 😂
I shot a black powder 50gauge shotgun and it knocked flat on my butt and my shoulder was sore for days never shot one again
America!
The cartridges you have now, are they still greased with animal fats?
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Ronnie which Brown Bess did you say yours is? I have a Pedersoli. I like muskets especially the Bess.
The long land pattern is the one i have
@@frontierpatriot ok cool. Mine is of course the 2nd land. One of these days I want a real early long land that had the wooden ramrod. At the moment I'm having a Carolina trade gun being made.
@@briansherrillruralliving9708 Brian that would be really early! The trade gun sounds cool. Next on my list is to get a real long rifle, i have a Traditions Kit Rifle (the one above fireplace in cabin) and it shoots great but its to small for me, it seems to be a junior size of butt stock, fits Justine perfectly so ill keep it for her :)
The Ronator Model 001
Im the T1776 model lol
Ron you should be a gun witness against Alec Baldwin , he said the old colt went off by itself
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Given the accuracy of patched balls out of muskets, wouldn't it have made more sense to load them more like a big shotgun?
Bro is historically accurate
Alot can happen in the time it took to fire three shots from a flint lock 😂
For hunting would individuals use shot for their rifled muskets?
Only when hunting birds, round ball for bigger game
When did the Kentucky Rifle come out?
1730s
I actually shot a flintlock! Ended on my butt but got a bullseye!
Nice! Keep your powder dry..............................
Blackpowder is NOT explosive. The ATF declared it explosive so they could "regulate" it. The difference between blackpowder and modern propellent is the energy density, which is about 20% of that of modern propellent.