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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

WOW! Those are some cool guns!

@celestialporcupine5922

Жыл бұрын

The progressives care little for history.

@rickraber1249

Жыл бұрын

.... 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.

@Gomjabbar28

7 ай бұрын

that is embarrassing your dad turned his guns in

@gt7599a

6 ай бұрын

​@@Gomjabbar28Australia had a gun registry. The cops knew he had the guns & came with guns to take his guns.

Wow, that was so cool. Thank you Ron and Ron's dad. Definitely makes you appreciate what these soldiers had to go through.

Dang. Dad is a good shot. Love it

Enjoyed the video. I always love learning about history. Thank you Ron and Ron!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Chris!

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.

@BlessingsfromNorthIdaho

Жыл бұрын

I agree, lol, he does have a resemblance to R.E.L.

@timothythompson4036

4 ай бұрын

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.

average wholesome son and dad bonding

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 Ron Jr. and Sr. This is educational and helps us better appreciate our forefathers. 🇺🇸 ❤

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! But hes the Jr and Im the 3rd :)

Love the Rons . Great demonstration. Shelli and I are heading to the 1835 Come and Take It reenactment in Gonzales, Texas today..

Black powder is something I've been considering getting into, would give me extra hunting time, plus it's kinda cool

Very interesting, Ron! Thanks for sharing!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

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.

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!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Ethan!

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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

Double Rons! 😊 thanks for the history lesson love it 💙

Enjoy the info on the guns also nice to see your dad.

First

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

😘😘😘

Fun video Ron and Ron ....Don't forget to checkout the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association as well

Great to see your Dad sir. This is a really informative video. Let's not go off half-cocked!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thankyou Brent!

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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Dad is actually Ron Jr and im the 3rd 😁

@glennda1939

Жыл бұрын

@@frontierpatriot thank you 😊

Learn something new every day !

This was awesome. Thanks

My father-in-law was big in the civil war reenactment community and opened a huge civil war museum in Brownsville Oregon briefly before he passed. His name was Frank Hovanic. He will me a civil war Lewis Pool rifle, a set of boot pistols and a 50cal bench rifel. He taught me how to lead mine, melt led to make my own rounds ect… His collection of civil war items was outstanding. We are told it was the biggest collection west of the Dakotas. He also appeared in a few movies about the CW. He refered to a flint lock as a “flinch” lock because of the two explosions if you will making one flinch. Lol! One of the rifles in his collections was filled to the top with patch and ball. Just goes to show how chaotic the war was. To be so frantic to not realize.

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.

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

So informative! I had no idea about any of this.

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!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Yes you can shoot a mini ball in a smooth bore but they didnt have mini balls in our time period.

@Drummerchick2003

Жыл бұрын

Oh man glory was such an ironic movie, they hated one another but forever RIP with one another.

@thewintergardener2873

Жыл бұрын

faster------- Faster------ FASTER!!!! ---MOVE!!!!

Praise God for our 2A in America! So grateful for the men who died for me to have such right.

Great

Dreamy Dad 😊

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!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much!

Thanks for sharing information about historical guns.

Great video!

All of mine are rather later cap locks and rifled but I do enjoy my black powder

Thank you Ron and thank you ron's dad thank you Ron and dad

Well done. I want one.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

i got mine from www.veteranarms.com :)

Lots of good info. Good job!

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🙂💕

Thanks!

@EarlyAmerican

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kerri!!

This was Very Cool. Great to see your Father. Great Gun collection!

Great video! I have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, and others ❤❤❤

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Thats so cool! Thankyou to all of them!

Very good tutorialRonnie … you never disappoint!

Great video. Really cool to see your dad helping out in this

Good video.

Interesting to know the history of these antique fire arms. Thank you Ron and Mr. Ron.

America!

Great video, Ron, from a fellow history nerd! You and your dad are so cute. See you next time! Love from CT

Wow very cool, I see where you get your good looks from Ron. Lucky Justine!!! Cheers from the pacific northwest.

Instead of Ring Doorbell, I should just keep one of these loaded muskets behind the front door!!! Tee-hee! 😱

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

:D :D :D

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!

@plainsimple442

Жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, hope all is well with you. Rick

@michaelgiurintano3107

Жыл бұрын

And today March 9th 2023, I own an English trade gun.

Wow Ron very interesting and i really enjoyed the very informative episode relenting to guns. Thanks 😊

Great video both Rons!

You should do more videos like this also do videos on woodworking 😊 Thank you for sharing God Bless

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!

Great video guys 👍🏻

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I wonder if the Brown Bess is what those in Appalachia used way into the late 19th century.

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!

@breezybryce219

Жыл бұрын

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I sure did enjoy that video. Thank you.

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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

You're right! Lol

Great video and nice guns, i love black powder!

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 !

I'm in the process of making cartridges for my trade gun. I really enjoy your content.

Very interesting!! Wondered where that quote came from, Thanks y'all.

Awesome

Great video, interesting content. Right now in North Idaho it’s black powder hunting season. Blessings, TeresaSue.

Proud Dad🥹

Great video Ron.

@frontierpatriot

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great video! I've sent it on to a neighbor who loves muzzle loading.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou very much!

Thanks for another entertaining video 💜💜💜

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Funny how YT put in the commercial right when Dad was taking his shot...

i love to shoot black powder out of my single shot shotguns with a 209 adapter

Great tutorial!

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much!

Great video with you and your dad! I love learning history and you always make it fun!

Bro is historically accurate

I would like, if you ever get time, to do a video on how to 'period accurate' clean your smooth bores.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

The Ronator Model 001

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Im the T1776 model lol

As a British guy, seeing that red coat go down hurt me. Great video though, no hard feelings. 😂

👍👍

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.

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!!

@frontierpatriot

6 ай бұрын

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 :)

Alot can happen in the time it took to fire three shots from a flint lock 😂

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 powder in the cartridge since you are using it for priming as well?

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

in the cartridge i was using 2f so we primed with 2f that day. When i hunt or shoot for fun i prime last and with 3f

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?

Have you ever shot with match lock? I have only shot with a cap. What is your favourite to shot pistol or long rifle?

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

Have you ever shot a Hall rifle?

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

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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Long land, from www.veteranarms.com

Given the accuracy of patched balls out of muskets, wouldn't it have made more sense to load them more like a big shotgun?

I actually shot a flintlock! Ended on my butt but got a bullseye!

I know this is may be a stupid question but would it be possible to fire 4 pistols like Edward Kenway but irl though?

☺️👍good to know! Just asking do you have to register those kind of firearms...can you conceal carry a black powder pistol?

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Nope, they are considered "primitive" so no paper work! Hard to conceal a large flintlock pistol but sure lol

@karenwright8556

Жыл бұрын

@@frontierpatriot Okay! Thanks.

Nice! Keep your powder dry..............................

What do you think about the Veteran Arms replicas?

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

That where my muskets came from, no complaints.

@mr.mojorisin9999

Жыл бұрын

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.

The cartridges you have now, are they still greased with animal fats?

Ron you should be a gun witness against Alec Baldwin , he said the old colt went off by itself

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

For hunting would individuals use shot for their rifled muskets?

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Only when hunting birds, round ball for bigger game

Ronnie which Brown Bess did you say yours is? I have a Pedersoli. I like muskets especially the Bess.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

The long land pattern is the one i have

@briansherrillruralliving9708

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

@@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 :)

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.

@frontierpatriot

Жыл бұрын

Https://www.veteranarms.com

@piccleartoland1565

Жыл бұрын

@@frontierpatriot Thank-you!