Short barreled black powder guns have always interested me. I'd love to see some velocity and accuracy comparisons between different barrel lengths on these. Keep up the awesome content!

@Bouzoukiellas

2 жыл бұрын

They just used faster twist rates

@Josh_2976

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bouzoukiellas 15th century weapons would have been smoothbore

@FelixMangrove

2 жыл бұрын

Somewhere I read the length of 20 inches for a barrel was ideal and past that did not improve velocities.

@wildrangeringreen

2 жыл бұрын

@@FelixMangrove The velocity gains are rapidly diminishing after 20" for large bore guns, but it depends on bore size and loading. Also, Rifling was introduced in the last decade of the 15th century, Maximillian I had at least one rifled matchlock made for him.

@MrEvilTag

2 жыл бұрын

They already had garbage accuracy so cant be much of a downgrade

Fantastic, imagine what a feathered cap would add to that thumping shot.

Wonderful stuff. Great to see what state-of-the-art firepower looked like over 500 years ago.

@Theshropshireratter

Жыл бұрын

Agreed eventho it was state art fire power I believe they were looked down on as killing without honor

@fernandosales8320

Жыл бұрын

@@Theshropshireratter That's not really true. Historically, people were way more pragmatic than what we tend to give them credit for. They'd use whatever would get the job done, particularly on the battlefield. A vague concept of "honor" wasn't really as important as simple common sense - you'd be looked down upon if you, for instance, were needlessly cruel or such. The only situations in which such concepts would be important would be in contexts of duels and such, but these were the exception, not the norm.

Nice arquebus! A friend of mine made a rifled version of that and it is dead accurate. Try a patched ball. I use patched ball in my English matchlock .54 caliver and I can cut a playing card at 25 feet. You’ll have to spend some time working up the right powder/patch/ball combination, but you can get surprising results.

@gentlemanzackp6591

4 ай бұрын

back in the day theyd cherry pick and blend wet and dry patches of grass as wadding, simply twist them into a string and spool them into a disc. theyd stay taut against lining of barrel. cost zero cents

Very interesting! Still a matchlock but it actually has a spring under tension to drop the lit cord into the pan. Unique and interesting! I look forward to the full video!

@SilntObsvr

2 жыл бұрын

This is a true matchlock -- match is what they called the smoldering cord (often treated with lead acetate to help it hold its coal); the "lock" held this back against the spring until the trigger was pulled. Earlier versions with a serpentine didn't have a lock, just a friction-restrained pivot so the match wouldn't fall into the pan under its own weight. This one surely had shorter lock time, which meant better potential for accuracy. This is probably about as sophisticated as you'll get without some engineering skill to design the lockwork; this lock works a lot like a crossbow trigger.

@nicadaemus

2 жыл бұрын

@@owenlloyd4382 I totally agree. I was in Walmart the other day wandering around the Arquebus aisle. They had short barrel models, medium barrel and long barrel. You could buy different lengths of matches and they even had some hats that you could roll it around for storage. After I was finished on the matchlock aisle I wandered over to the wheellock and then the flintlock aisle. I shook my head as I realized there was nothing unique about any of these vintage firearms. They were totally common. I mean who would choose this junk over an AR-15?

@scottydu81

Жыл бұрын

@@owenlloyd4382 It was common when Old MacDonald was just MacDonald

I have an 300 years old original flintlock musket from the seag of Trondheim

LOVE IT!!!! CONGRATS ON REACHING 200K SUBSCRIBERS!!!!!

@capandball

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

How things work has fascinated this old engineer for all my life. Thanks for showing a matchlock in action.

Amazing, Love matchlocks

Ok, many things have peeked my interest with this one. The short barrel that rivals modern pdws. The mechanism, the fact that it's a 15th century design that makes me want one for muzzle loader deer season.

@justice3188

2 жыл бұрын

Or home defense season

@jic1

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think the barrel is actually all that short by modern standards, looks to be about 16". Still, a very compact package overall.

The thing I dislike most about matchlocks is the unreliability. I have had mine crush the hot ember out in a pan full of black powder on many occasions. You would think it was impossible, given how flammable the powder is. But even on dry days, with a glowing hot match, I have had issues with it snuffing the match out instead of igniting.

@nicholasmaximus3412

4 күн бұрын

Try a finer grade powder for the pan and slowly landing the match

@chrisr251

4 күн бұрын

@@nicholasmaximus3412 it was 4f powder. You can't really get finer than that. And that particular matchlock is a snapping matchbook. It is a reproduction of one from the Mary Rose wreck. It is designed to snap into the pan. This isn't something I am doing wrong. It is an inherent flaw in the design. And part of the reason they moved to better styles of locks.

@nicholasmaximus3412

4 күн бұрын

@@chrisr251 ooooh you should've explained it was a snufflock, I apologize and move on lol

It's wonderful to see a matchlock in use, I can't wait for the full video.

The Glorious Magyar has graced us with a video!

Thank you for another excellent presentation. Imagine, under battle or hunting conditions, trying to protect the match and powder from rain and wind.

@hiltonian_1260

2 жыл бұрын

The Japanese created little umbrellas and boxes out of oiled rice paper to shield the match. I have shot my matchlock in mid winter and the wind is no problem but high humidity/drizzle is a serious problem.

That is definitely on my to buy list for the future, simply just hilariously cool. Happy weekend and looking forward for the full video.

Oooooh I’m hyped now

Such a simple yet effective and beautiful piece of a gun.

This channel never ceases to amaze me. Most of the time it comes complete with a history lesson which is always interesting. Good stuff!

Wow, first time capandball shooting a matchlock. Cant wait for the full video.

i remember reading a book when i was a young teen that had these in it and it really surprised me that they had firearms technology so close to what i consider castle times. seeing one shoot is cool.

What a beautiful piece! I am looking forward to the full video.

Looking forward to the next video.

Awesome! Hope to see more of that in a future video.

Sweet! Look forward to the full video!

The old guns give the hell of a punch! - Leadballs from a smooth barrel may not be the most accurate, but they do a lot of damage on the target. I would love to see that calibre shot on a gel block in comparison to a modern weapon, same calibre!

@joeerickson516

Жыл бұрын

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Just awesome! I smiled just watching this!

I really looking forward to seeing more of this guy sorry I don't know your name I like how you demonstrate the use of old firearms I like the one from the US civil war and and up to the 14th century

@capandball

2 жыл бұрын

Balázs is the name.

@davidfleming1115

2 жыл бұрын

@@capandball Thank you

Inefficient as it was , there is something undeniably evocative about a matchlock arquebus

@Beuwen_The_Dragon

Жыл бұрын

For its time it was a remarkably efficient firearm. Simple to maintain, accurate, and easy to use. Even well into the age of flint locks, matchlocks were still used for hunting and protection.

@anthonycapuano8554

Жыл бұрын

@@Beuwen_The_Dragon indeed it was a marvel for it's age. It's just that a weapon that won't function in adverse weather seems like a major handicap when a longbow or crossbow definitely will. But as I say, Im a sucker for matchlocks lol

He smiles... and i understand exactly why, with a litle envy ;-)

I like that short handy carbine. I look forward to the presentation

The moment the ball hit the mark… Perfection. 🤌

That was bloody brilliant mate! Best wishes from an Australian fan.

Wonderfull! Historicly super interesting.

You always bring a smile to my face! I will build a matchlock rifle very soon.

That one will be useful for both Levy Infantrymen with a bit of similarity to the Streltsy, light cavalry, and Landsknecht.

Happy to see you again.

What a handy looking boomstick.

All of the best guns have wood stocks! I miss the artistry that went into firearms production, and have always wanted an heirloom worthy piece. Found a new channel to begin my search!

Beautiful weapon and seems it hits what u aim at

beautiful

Impressive good sir, impressive indeed.

That was a spectacular shot

Such a simple, but beautiful weapon.

I'd end it with that smile too. Nice!

so much fun i had to watch it again

Good shot! Killed that knight.

Awesome! I am looking forward to the video :):)

That is awesome!

Now I really want to see the whole video!

You are an absolute MADMAN!!!!😅

another video to brighten the day

Thanks!

Hey an happy new year!!!

I love seeing all of these weapons and content. Thanks again cap and ball

Glorious Absolutely glorious

Amazing stuff. I believe some of the old ones had copper alloy barrels, snap lock and were fired using a smoldering schwamm. The pictures also seem to suggest a lot of folks didn't bother to shoulder these!

Fantastic 👍👍👍

Very cool. YOu have the best job.

I know it says 'TEASER' but this is really all I wanted to see. Short and simple.

That is very impressive, sir.

I have an English Civil Wat repro matchlock musket, and I must say you're brave to put your face so close to the flash pan!

I also wanted to see the accuracy of an old matchlock. Can’t wait to see this video

The lock time is really impressing for a matchlock!

Excellent👌👌

Really interesing to see such a rare and old type of firearm in action.

NICE - THANKS ! ! !

Во-во !У меня такая самодельная была только поменьше. Чуть без глаз не остался!

Very cool

I always enjoy seeing your smile ear to ear after firing. To think something so violent could bring such happiness? I think it's in awe that it worked.

@Kyle-sr6jm

Жыл бұрын

What is violent about shooting?

You have very steady hands, if not for the smoke for brief moment i thought my video was buffering..

Hell yes! Black powder and fire!

Like to see more of this gun!

Amazing~ 👏 🙀

Awesome!

Interesting! Lock

WOW, that is something imagine using that back then in battle, or hunting far out

awesome

That hit the target With some authority.

That’s a shoulder canon 😜🤛

every man using a powderhorn is a man of culture

Gross Shott....danke for sharin...!!

I have shot a few black powder rifles over the years but that was always stuff from like the 1800's. It's sort of impressive to see how much of a improvement even that stuff was compared to this.

Nice match lock

Passion and Beauty of vintage Shooting ✌ pozdrawiam serdecznie z Polski

Really cool :)

I have been wanting to build a matchlock for years. I will get a bit more information and do it.

Can’t wait!

C n b I got new site on muzzleloader and walked it in on paper, stopped inch before bullseye, save that for next shot. Watching you always

Bro in the 1400s: “Yeah, sub compact pistol. I pack it”

Now that's serious stopping power.

WOW !! SUPER DUPER !😀😀👍👍

Oddly adorable

Dang, smacked Down. Best

Oh lovely!

(fires volley torward the enemy with the arquebus) * enemy complains of the superior firepower * "Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet..but your kids are gonna love it"

Now that is cool

back then the difference between guns and artillery was not as evident as today

Pretty much the first carbine. Cute!

I'd love to see a comparison with its rivals of the day! The longbow, crossbow, the pike... :D

SWEET!