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The Swedish 1851 M Kammerlader rifle - History and modern time shooting

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The chamber loading system was an early variant of the capping or percussion breech loading guns. The Norwegian and Swedish Kammerlader rifles were ones from the very first models to be accepted by an army. Here is the story of the Swedish Kammerlader.
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20 Comments

@Honeybadger_525 4 years ago

I find it amazing that this loading mechanism never caught on among other armies outside of Scandanavia. It seems so simple yet effective and seems not to compromise accuracy for rate of fire to any measurable degree.

@atadbitnefarious1387 4 years ago

I really like how this design actually makes it practical to shoot and reload from the prone.

@g.b.gareful5569 4 years ago

That has to be the best black powder rifle of its day. Has anyone ever made a reproduction of that one? It would be on my list if it was available. Such an interesting rifle, fast and efficient to load and shoot. Thank you for giving us a closeup look.

@mineplow1000 4 years ago

"We love everything made of wood, and metal..."

Amen.

@christophersmaby8485 4 years ago

I've gone from seeing this channel as source of entertainment, to a valuable resource for preserving the usage of historical firearms (while still being wildly entertaining!). Thank you for all that you do and I can't wait for the next video!

@Bayan1905 4 years ago

A gun almost never, ever seen here in the US. It would be something to show up to a black powder military match here with one of those.

@no-one3795 4 years ago

I really like this rifle. The loading mechanism is unique and easier compared to a traditional muzzleloading one.

@mightychicken7774 4 years ago

Your face when the cap failed - I laughed so much at that! I've been there, m8. Absolutely love your content! Thank you for showing the REAL shooting experience - the way it should be.

@emilbratteberg 4 years ago

I am Norwegian and it is cool to see a Norwegian designed rifle, it isn’t often.

@Tucher97 4 years ago

The idea of a breech loader may not seem like a big deal to us modern people but back then in an area where brass cartridges were yet a thing, a breech loader opens up a whole new world of combat positioning with little to no weird compromises.

@christopherreed4723 4 years ago

In addition to BlokeOnTheRange's video on the Kammerlader, there's also Mark Novak's videos on bringing a derelict one back to life. The two videos - iirc it's one for the stock and one for the metal work - amply illustrate the kind of cracking you can find on badly worn examples.

@chetan.gondaliya 4 years ago

I can imagine you as a magician who shows amazing and incredible things ! As you show us amazing and unique and historical firearms ❤love from India brother..🙏

@fritzruttimann1517 2 years ago

Indeed the Kammerlader patent is an excellent example of superb gun smithing.

@Sport--willow 4 years ago

Aww.....yes...... 11:29
That looks like one of my expressions when the cap goes snap without the satisfaction of the boom.....😃
Geat video and excellent information

@lornemiller3489 4 years ago

That mis-fire face was hilarious

@Lucyxcya 2 months ago

3:30 i glanced down at my phone thinking i was about to get a call

@eradasinvencoes 3 years ago

paper cartridges are very elegant, and setting aside one Saturday of the week to fire a weapon like that seems to be very good ❤

@jesseusgrantcanales 4 years ago

Indiana Jones: Screaming in the distance.

Capandball: Antique treasures go bang bang.

Seriously one thinks he is loaded, or Europe is a blackpowder gold mine.