Minuteman companies were actually different and separate from the militia companies. Minuteman companies were put in place by the committee of safety in Massachusetts in 1774. At this time all able bodied males between 16 and 60 were required to serve in the militia. Men of the militia could voluntarily leave the militia and join the Minuteman companies. The Minuteman companies were better equipped and trained and remained at a high level of organization and readiness to fight if necessary.
Thanks for the video. I think that April 19th should have been made a national holiday. I'm kinda surprised it never was. I mean we don't want to celebrate death or war but we definitely can celebrate Americans coming together as fellow countrymen.
Thank you for a nice presentation. I make New England fowlers. And I like especially the kits offered by Jim Chambers. And his New England fowler is a fine example. Interestingly, most of the original examples I've examined (and reproduced) are in approximately 20 gauge, i.e., ~62.5" caliber. And I wish Jim Chambers, who offers his New England fowler kit only in 12 gauge, i.e., ~72.5" caliber, provided an option in 20 gauge, as he does for his Pennsylvania fowler. I would buy the kit, for sure!
Element presentation! I like the 12ga fowler,the clothing. This. I one of my favorite time periods,and bible scriptures at the end of the video.Good bless! David back.
@@SOvideography I always load ball first with the buckshot on top. My thinking is, the ball helps drive the shot. Have not tested this theory though lol!
Also wanted to say, through all of the vids that I'm trying to get caught up on lol, - I really appreciate seeing the Scripture at the end. That says a lot to me.
I keep my Brown Bess loaded with 75 grains of 2f, 1 over powder wad, 4 .350 round balls, and a patched .735 round ball. I would not want to be on the receiving end. Great video ss always (although at the time I would have chosen a different colored jacket!)
Really appreciate the video. I really like the way you cover everything do the point, but not with so much dramatic "fluff" that you end up losing sight of the subject (which happens on a couple of similar channels I subscribe to). And I agree with some of the other commenters - it really should be a better known day in history. When I was in high school, we had to watch April Morning, which I never really thought much about again until a few years ago when I started putting those events into a...how do I say it, a more modern contextual sense, if that makes sense. One little tidbit on buck and ball (which you can still buy - it's wicked stuff) - it was considered kind of underhanded to use it during the Revolution, as I understand it, because it was so nasty, and Washington actually had to formally authorize it's use militarily when they were getting behind in the war.
Indeed! I fear many young Americans today, have no idea what happened on April 19th. Thank you for the information! Yes that load would be a bad one to have marched into! Thank you again for watching and kind words!
I enjoy your videos.. My bad eyesight put an end to my shooting days. Would you say a word or two about left handed shooters and rifle makers of the period? Thanks
Thank you Sir! I'm afraid very few left hand guns if any were made during the 1700's. I would think a few could be found somewhere, but use of the left hand was discouraged during those days. Quite a few are built today for the left handed population and they are just as nice as the righthand guns.
The quote comes from an 1820s deposition from either Lt. Tidd or Sgt. Munroe and was tailored to support the proposition the "First shot" was in Lexington.
No one can say for certain if that’s what Parker said. However, we do have eye witness accounts that collaborate him saying,” I will shoot the first man who runs!”
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Minuteman companies were actually different and separate from the militia companies. Minuteman companies were put in place by the committee of safety in Massachusetts in 1774. At this time all able bodied males between 16 and 60 were required to serve in the militia. Men of the militia could voluntarily leave the militia and join the Minuteman companies. The Minuteman companies were better equipped and trained and remained at a high level of organization and readiness to fight if necessary.
Thanks for providing detailed and accurate history! We need more of this to dispel all the ridiculous myths about the minutemen.
Thanks for the video. I think that April 19th should have been made a national holiday. I'm kinda surprised it never was. I mean we don't want to celebrate death or war but we definitely can celebrate Americans coming together as fellow countrymen.
Thank you! Very true Sir.
I agree 100%
Great video as always. Appreciate your posting, especially on this historic day!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for a nice presentation. I make New England fowlers. And I like especially the kits offered by Jim Chambers. And his New England fowler is a fine example. Interestingly, most of the original examples I've examined (and reproduced) are in approximately 20 gauge, i.e., ~62.5" caliber. And I wish Jim Chambers, who offers his New England fowler kit only in 12 gauge, i.e., ~72.5" caliber, provided an option in 20 gauge, as he does for his Pennsylvania fowler. I would buy the kit, for sure!
Glad it was helpful! They are cool! Thanks again!
really cool history. thanks for the upload
Element presentation! I like the 12ga fowler,the clothing. This. I one of my favorite time periods,and bible scriptures at the end of the video.Good bless! David back.
Wonderful to hear! Glad you like it and thank you for watching!
My ancestors from Andover never made it to the fight on April 19th, but they were certainly at bunker hill.
Very cool!
How did I miss this video? Thought I had seen all of yours. Nice to see another video and hoping to see more in the future
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
@@HoffmanReproductions when you load buck and ball, does it matter which you load first?
@@SOvideography I always load ball first with the buckshot on top. My thinking is, the ball helps drive the shot. Have not tested this theory though lol!
@@HoffmanReproductions ok thanks.
Just ran across your channel, very good information.
Thank you most kindly!
Also wanted to say, through all of the vids that I'm trying to get caught up on lol, - I really appreciate seeing the Scripture at the end. That says a lot to me.
My pleasure Sir. Our faith in God is a big part of my Family's life. Hopefully the scriptures encourage Folks in these strange times.
I keep my Brown Bess loaded with 75 grains of 2f, 1 over powder wad, 4 .350 round balls, and a patched .735 round ball. I would not want to be on the receiving end. Great video ss always (although at the time I would have chosen a different colored jacket!)
Thanks for sharing! Yes, they do a good job as a put down round. Yep! They can see me coming lol!
Really appreciate the video. I really like the way you cover everything do the point, but not with so much dramatic "fluff" that you end up losing sight of the subject (which happens on a couple of similar channels I subscribe to). And I agree with some of the other commenters - it really should be a better known day in history. When I was in high school, we had to watch April Morning, which I never really thought much about again until a few years ago when I started putting those events into a...how do I say it, a more modern contextual sense, if that makes sense. One little tidbit on buck and ball (which you can still buy - it's wicked stuff) - it was considered kind of underhanded to use it during the Revolution, as I understand it, because it was so nasty, and Washington actually had to formally authorize it's use militarily when they were getting behind in the war.
Indeed! I fear many young Americans today, have no idea what happened on April 19th. Thank you for the information! Yes that load would be a bad one to have marched into! Thank you again for watching and kind words!
I enjoy your videos.. My bad eyesight put an end to my shooting days. Would you say a word or two about left handed shooters and rifle makers of the period? Thanks
Thank you Sir! I'm afraid very few left hand guns if any were made during the 1700's. I would think a few could be found somewhere, but use of the left hand was discouraged during those days. Quite a few are built today for the left handed population and they are just as nice as the righthand guns.
Great vid . To day is my birthday I have been a reenactor 30+ years . often wondered if it has any thing to do with my birthday . lol
Happy B-Day Steve! Thank you!
@@HoffmanReproductions Thanks buddy
Where all shots made with your powder ?
No, had not got into making BP yet.
Captain Parker never said that quote 😳
Is the memorial marker stone at Lexington wrong then? As that is what it reads.
The quote comes from an 1820s deposition from either Lt. Tidd or Sgt. Munroe and was tailored to support the proposition the "First shot" was in Lexington.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing.
No one can say for certain if that’s what Parker said.
However, we do have eye witness accounts that collaborate him saying,” I will shoot the first man who runs!”