So interesting and informative, thanks for sharing! So many questions come to my mind? 1. Why the double load? 2. How possibly could you "lose" a loaded pistol of that weight and size down a well? 3. How did they craft the metal parts? Casting, turning, forging? Such intriguing history. Thanks again!
It was common to have double loads in this period. I think Capandball talks about it in his wheellock pistol video. As for why it ended up in the well? My bet is that someone's toddler 400 yrs ago threw it down there like I did with my dad's keys down the air vent when I was three.
Any ship that crossed the Atlantic had an armorer. This man had to look after the guns and the gunpowder. Firearms were kept in waterproof chest, where they usually started to rust. So the amorer had to look regularly at the guns and maintain them. Gentlemen of rank bought previous to the voyage their own arms. Depending of the funds private arms thus purchased were of lower or better quality. Pistols usually were bought in pairs. If you had enough money you bought yourself a „non corrosive” firearm(brass or bronze barrels). That guaranteed it would not rust. Brass and bronze guns had one drawback they sometimes blew up. Normally a gentlemen of means would go to the gunsmith and let this guy fire the guns. Thus the worthy gunsmith would not sell junk. This sensible arrangement had one drawback, frequently guns were delivered to the outgoing ship too late for testing.( there were complaints) The result was , that not unfrequently fowlers, pistols and muskets blew up at the first try. Many outgoing transatlantic ships had such experiences. That did not bother the gunsmith at all, usually the cheated customer never came back, so one could unload junk on the unfortunate buyer. The Jamestown pistol undoubtly belonged to an unfortunate Britisher who had wanted 2 „corrosionproof gun“. He loaded the first gun with two bullets and the sister gun with two and fired the first one: Presumably it killed or maimed the user. The bystanders knew by now that the „Jamestown pistols“ were lethal junk and tossed the surviving sister pistol loaded as it was in the well.
I thought I heard that someone had made a replica of this pistol? Does anyone know if that rumor is correct, I would love to have one in my collection.
This is so fascinating! I love this channel. The information and data is wonderful. I could watch these all day.
What an incredible artefact to be able to work on.
Fear was the right reaction dude.😁
Fascinating! I am glad for the "extended" treatment of this topic in multiple segments.
So interesting and informative, thanks for sharing!
So many questions come to my mind?
1. Why the double load?
2. How possibly could you "lose" a loaded pistol of that weight and size down a well?
3. How did they craft the metal parts? Casting, turning, forging?
Such intriguing history.
Thanks again!
It was common to have double loads in this period. I think Capandball talks about it in his wheellock pistol video. As for why it ended up in the well? My bet is that someone's toddler 400 yrs ago threw it down there like I did with my dad's keys down the air vent when I was three.
Amazing dedication. Thank you.
An excellent step by step process in conservation. Great video. Mary
Awesome episode like my father before me I am truly fascinated by archaeology
Why did someone throw a "loaded" pistol away ? Down a well ?
Thank you for a excellent video and all the explaining.
I am definitely enjoying this series of videos - thanks!
Every episode is great! Love it. 👌
Any ship that crossed the Atlantic had an armorer. This man had to look after the guns and the gunpowder. Firearms were kept in waterproof chest, where they usually started to rust. So the amorer had to look regularly at the guns and maintain them.
Gentlemen of rank bought previous to the voyage their own arms. Depending of the funds private arms thus purchased were of lower or better quality. Pistols usually were bought in pairs. If you had enough money you bought yourself a „non corrosive” firearm(brass or bronze barrels). That guaranteed it would not rust.
Brass and bronze guns had one drawback they sometimes blew up. Normally a gentlemen of means would go to the gunsmith and let this guy fire the guns.
Thus the worthy gunsmith would not sell junk.
This sensible arrangement had one drawback, frequently guns were delivered to the outgoing ship too late for testing.( there were complaints)
The result was , that not unfrequently fowlers, pistols and muskets blew up at the first try. Many outgoing transatlantic ships had such experiences. That did not bother the gunsmith at all, usually the cheated customer never came back, so one could unload junk on the unfortunate buyer.
The Jamestown pistol undoubtly belonged to an unfortunate Britisher who had wanted 2 „corrosionproof gun“. He loaded the first gun with two bullets and the sister gun with two and fired the first one: Presumably it killed or maimed the user. The bystanders knew by now that the „Jamestown pistols“ were lethal junk and tossed the surviving sister pistol loaded as it was in the well.
Enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
Very interesting. Thanks!
Absolutely love this! Thank You for all that you do and share ✨
So interesting... please keep making more videos...love this period of time
LOVE IT!
Enjoyed the presentation.
You've done a great job on this video! This series is so interesting. Thank you!
Cool
8:25 First documented instance of chelation elation in history.
Ever thought of an Argon box for immediate stabilization?
Odd that it was loaded the usual weapon ditch is after it has done a deed and tossed just in case you are apprehended for questioning
I thought I heard that someone had made a replica of this pistol? Does anyone know if that rumor is correct, I would love to have one in my collection.
Has anyone made a dimetional drawing of the pistol?
In the opening sentence...
I understand how people come to mispronounce the word potable, but it still bothers me when I hear it happen.